Whiteman Air Force Base

KSZL / SZL

Knob Noster, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF AMD KSZL 041332Z 0413/0517 05009KT 0800 FG OVC002 QNH3006INS BECMG 0414/0415 03006KT 4800 -SHRA BR OVC007 621205 QNH3006INS TEMPO 0415/0417 04010G15KT -TSRA OVC004CB BECMG 0421/0422 05006KT 9999 NSW OVC007 QNH2999INS BECMG 0500/0501 05006KT 8000 BR OVC005 QNH2996INS BECMG 0512/0513 32006KT 9999 NSW OVC007 QNH2995INS TX13/0421Z TN07/0414Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Wed
18:00Z
+-1h
Wed
19:00Z
+0h
Wed
20:00Z
+1h
Wed
21:00Z
+2h
Wed
22:00Z
+3h
Wed
23:00Z
+4h
Thu
00:00Z
+5h
Thu
01:00Z
+6h
Thu
02:00Z
+7h
Thu
03:00Z
+8h
Thu
04:00Z
+9h
Thu
05:00Z
+10h
Thu
06:00Z
+11h
Thu
07:00Z
+12h
Thu
08:00Z
+13h
Thu
09:00Z
+14h
Thu
10:00Z
+15h
Thu
11:00Z
+16h
Thu
12:00Z
+17h
Thu
13:00Z
+18h
Thu
14:00Z
+19h
Thu
15:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
50°
NE
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
Wind Speed
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
Visibility
0.8 km
0.8 km
0.8 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
Fog
FG
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
OVC002
OVC002
OVC002
OVC007
OVC007
OVC007
OVC005
OVC005
OVC005
OVC005
OVC005
OVC005
OVC005
OVC005
OVC005
OVC005
OVC005
OVC005
OVC007
OVC007
OVC007
OVC007
Ceiling
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
200 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
500 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
Flight Rules LIFR LIFR LIFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:35Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:35Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:22Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:22Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:22Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:22Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:22Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:37Z
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
LIFR
Wind
50° at 9 kt
Visibility
0.8 km
Weather
Fog
Clouds
OVC002
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Northeast (50°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be poor at 0.8 km. Weather conditions: Fog. Overcast skies at 200 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

BECMG 14:00Z - 15:00Z
IFR
Wind
30° at 6 kt
Visibility
4.8 km
Weather
Light Showers Rain, Mist
Clouds
OVC007
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North-Northeast (30°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 4.8 km. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain, Mist. Overcast skies at 700 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 15:00Z - 17:00Z
LIFR
Wind
40° at 10 kt
Gusts: 15 kt
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
OVC004CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the Northeast (40°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 15 kt are expected. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Overcast skies at 400 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

BECMG 21:00Z - 22:00Z
IFR
Wind
50° at 6 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
OVC007
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Northeast (50°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Overcast skies at 700 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 00:00Z - 01:00Z
IFR
Wind
50° at 6 kt
Visibility
8 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
OVC005
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Northeast (50°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be good at 8 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Overcast skies at 500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 12:00Z - 13:00Z
IFR
Wind
320° at 6 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
OVC007
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Overcast skies at 700 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

📚 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.