Tinker Air Force Base

KTIK / TIK

Oklahoma City, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KTIK 171800Z 1718/1900 31015G25KT 9999 SKC 520009 520901 QNH3031INS BECMG 1800/1801 36009KT 9999 FEW065 QNH3033INS BECMG 1814/1815 21010G20KT 9999 SKC QNH3016INS BECMG 1819/1820 30009KT 9999 SKC QNH3010INS TX03/1720Z TNM05/1807Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
19:00Z
+-1h
Sat
20:00Z
+0h
Sat
21:00Z
+1h
Sat
22:00Z
+2h
Sat
23:00Z
+3h
Sun
00:00Z
+4h
Sun
01:00Z
+5h
Sun
02:00Z
+6h
Sun
03:00Z
+7h
Sun
04:00Z
+8h
Sun
05:00Z
+9h
Sun
06:00Z
+10h
Sun
07:00Z
+11h
Sun
08:00Z
+12h
Sun
09:00Z
+13h
Sun
10:00Z
+14h
Sun
11:00Z
+15h
Sun
12:00Z
+16h
Sun
13:00Z
+17h
Sun
14:00Z
+18h
Sun
15:00Z
+19h
Sun
16:00Z
+20h
Sun
17:00Z
+21h
Sun
18:00Z
+22h
Sun
19:00Z
+23h
Sun
20:00Z
+24h
Sun
21:00Z
+25h
Sun
22:00Z
+26h
Wind Dir
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
310°
NW
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
Wind Speed
15kt
G25kt
15kt
G25kt
15kt
G25kt
15kt
G25kt
15kt
G25kt
9kt
G25kt
9kt
G25kt
9kt
G25kt
9kt
G25kt
9kt
G25kt
9kt
G25kt
9kt
G25kt
9kt
G25kt
9kt
G25kt
9kt
G25kt
9kt
G25kt
9kt
G25kt
9kt
G25kt
9kt
G25kt
10kt
G20kt
10kt
G20kt
10kt
G20kt
10kt
G20kt
10kt
G20kt
9kt
G20kt
9kt
G20kt
9kt
G20kt
9kt
G20kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
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
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
FEW065
FEW065
FEW065
FEW065
FEW065
FEW065
FEW065
FEW065
FEW065
FEW065
FEW065
FEW065
FEW065
FEW065
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
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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 VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 07:02
🌙
Night
🌅 07:02
🌅
Dawn
🌅 07:02
☀️
Day
🌅 07:02
☀️
Day
🌅 07:02
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 16:58
☀️
Day
🌇 16:58
☀️
Day
🌇 16:58
🌇
Dusk
🌇 16:58
🌙
Night
🌇 16:58
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
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 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Northwest (310°) at 15kt. Gusts up to 25kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2026-01-18 00:00:00 - 2026-01-18 01:00:00
VFR
Wind
360° at 9 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW065
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North (360°) at 9kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 6500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2026-01-18 14:00:00 - 2026-01-18 15:00:00
VFR
Wind
210° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 10kt. Gusts up to 20kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 2026-01-18 19:00:00 - 2026-01-18 20:00:00
VFR
Wind
300° at 9 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 9kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Skies will be clear. 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.