New York Stewart International Airport

KSWF / SWF

Newburgh, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KSWF 230241Z 2303/2406 VRB05KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN050 FM230400 VRB03KT P6SM SCT035 BKN060 FM231100 VRB05KT P6SM SCT040 SCT100 FM231400 31010KT P6SM SCT250 FM231700 33013G23KT P6SM FEW250 FM240000 33009KT P6SM FEW250 AMD NOT SKED

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Thu
03:00Z
+-1h
Thu
04:00Z
+0h
Thu
05:00Z
+1h
Thu
06:00Z
+2h
Thu
07:00Z
+3h
Thu
08:00Z
+4h
Thu
09:00Z
+5h
Thu
10:00Z
+6h
Thu
11:00Z
+7h
Thu
12:00Z
+8h
Thu
13:00Z
+9h
Thu
14:00Z
+10h
Thu
15:00Z
+11h
Thu
16:00Z
+12h
Thu
17:00Z
+13h
Thu
18:00Z
+14h
Thu
19:00Z
+15h
Thu
20:00Z
+16h
Thu
21:00Z
+17h
Thu
22:00Z
+18h
Thu
23:00Z
+19h
Fri
00:00Z
+20h
Fri
01:00Z
+21h
Fri
02:00Z
+22h
Fri
03:00Z
+23h
Fri
04:00Z
+24h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
VRB
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
330°
NW
Wind Speed
5 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
13 kt
G23 kt
13 kt
G23 kt
13 kt
G23 kt
13 kt
G23 kt
13 kt
G23 kt
13 kt
G23 kt
5 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>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
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT025
BKN050
SCT035
BKN060
SCT035
BKN060
SCT035
BKN060
SCT035
BKN060
SCT035
BKN060
SCT035
BKN060
SCT025
BKN050
SCT040
SCT100
SCT040
SCT100
SCT040
SCT100
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
SCT025
BKN050
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
Ceiling
5,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
5,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:19Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:19Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:19Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:19Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:19Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:40Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:40Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:40Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:40Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:40Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:18Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:18Z
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
VRB° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT025 BKN050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2500 feet, Broken clouds at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM230400 04:00Z - 10:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT035 BKN060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 3500 feet, Broken clouds at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM231100 11:00Z - 17:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT040 SCT100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet, Scattered clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM231400 14:00Z - 20:00Z
VFR
Wind
310° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (310°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM231700 17:00Z - 23:00Z
VFR
Wind
330° at 13 kt
Gusts: 23 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (330°) at 13 kt. Gusts up to 23 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM240000 00:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Wind
330° at 9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (330°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 25000 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.