Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field

KSUX / SUX

Sioux City, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KSUX 282337Z 2900/2924 31007KT P6SM SCT050 OVC100 TEMPO 2900/2903 P6SM -SHRA BKN050 OVC070 FM290500 32005KT P6SM BKN100 FM290900 VRB04KT P6SM SCT100 FM291800 28007KT P6SM SCT100 FM292200 31009G16KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
04:00Z
+-1h
Wed
05:00Z
+0h
Wed
06:00Z
+1h
Wed
07:00Z
+2h
Wed
08:00Z
+3h
Wed
09:00Z
+4h
Wed
10:00Z
+5h
Wed
11:00Z
+6h
Wed
12:00Z
+7h
Wed
13:00Z
+8h
Wed
14:00Z
+9h
Wed
15:00Z
+10h
Wed
16:00Z
+11h
Wed
17:00Z
+12h
Wed
18:00Z
+13h
Wed
19:00Z
+14h
Wed
20:00Z
+15h
Wed
21:00Z
+16h
Wed
22:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
310°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
310°
NW
Wind Speed
7 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
9 kt
G16 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT050
OVC100
BKN100
BKN100
BKN100
BKN100
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
SCT050
OVC100
SCT050
OVC100
SCT050
OVC100
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
SCT060
BKN100
Ceiling
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
10,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:11Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:11Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:11Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:11Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:48Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:48Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:48Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:48Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:48Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
Flight Rules
VFR: Visual Flight Rules
MVFR: Marginal VFR
IFR: Instrument Flight Rules
LIFR: Low IFR
Ceiling Colors
Red: < 500ft
Amber: 500-1000ft
Blue: 1000-3000ft
Green: > 3000ft
⛈️ TCU: Towering Cumulus
🌩️ CB: Cumulonimbus
+Nh: Hours from now%: Probability of occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
310° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT050 OVC100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Northwest (310°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 5000 feet, Overcast skies at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 00:00Z - 03:00Z
VFR
Visibility
>6SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN050 OVC070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 5000 feet, Overcast skies at 7000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM290500 05:00Z - 11:00Z
VFR
Wind
320° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM290900 09:00Z - 15:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 4 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM291800 18:00Z - 00:00Z
VFR
Wind
280° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (280°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM292200 22:00Z - 04:00Z
VFR
Wind
310° at 9 kt
Gusts: 16 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT060 BKN100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (310°) at 9 kt. Gusts up to 16 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 6000 feet, Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

📚 Understanding TAF Forecasts

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) provides detailed weather forecasts specifically for aviation operations. Our system translates complex meteorological codes into plain English to help pilots of all experience levels understand forecasted conditions.

What TAF Includes:

  • • Wind direction, speed, and gusts
  • • Visibility in statute miles or kilometers
  • • Weather phenomena (rain, snow, fog, thunderstorms)
  • • Cloud coverage types and altitudes
  • • Forecast changes with timing
  • • Flight rules categories (VFR/IFR)

Change Indicators Explained:

  • BASE - Main forecast conditions
  • FM - Permanent change from specific time
  • BECMG - Gradual change over 2-4 hours
  • TEMPO - Temporary changes (less than 1 hour)
  • PROB30/40 - 30% or 40% probability

🛩️ Flight Rules Categories

VFR

Visual Flight Rules

  • • Ceiling ≥ 3000 ft
  • • Visibility ≥ 5 miles
  • • Good for visual flying

MVFR

Marginal VFR

  • • Ceiling 1000-3000 ft
  • • Visibility 3-5 miles
  • • Caution for VFR

IFR

Instrument Flight Rules

  • • Ceiling 500-1000 ft
  • • Visibility 1-3 miles
  • • Instruments required

LIFR

Low IFR

  • • Ceiling < 500 ft
  • • Visibility < 1 mile
  • • Challenging conditions

💡 TAF Reading Tips

For Student Pilots:

  • • Focus on the plain English explanations above
  • • Pay attention to flight rules categories
  • • Look for wind direction relative to runway headings
  • • Check for temporary conditions (TEMPO)

For Experienced Pilots:

  • • Cross-reference with raw TAF for precise timing
  • • Consider probability forecasts for alternate planning
  • • Monitor BECMG periods for gradual changes
  • • Always check current METAR vs TAF forecast

Important: TAF forecasts should always be supplemented with current METAR observations, PIREPs, and other weather information for complete situational awareness. Weather can change rapidly, and forecasts have inherent limitations.