Vernal Regional Airport

KVEL / VEL

Vernal, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
KVEL 152320Z 1600/1624 20008KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250 FM160200 VRB05KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250 FM160600 34006KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250 FM161500 VRB03KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250 FM162000 29008KT P6SM BKN090 BKN250 PROB30 1620/1624 VRB25G35KT 4SM -TSRA BKN070CB BKN250

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Tue
03:00Z
+-1h
Tue
04:00Z
+0h
Tue
05:00Z
+1h
Tue
06:00Z
+2h
Tue
07:00Z
+3h
Tue
08:00Z
+4h
Tue
09:00Z
+5h
Tue
10:00Z
+6h
Tue
11:00Z
+7h
Tue
12:00Z
+8h
Tue
13:00Z
+9h
Tue
14:00Z
+10h
Tue
15:00Z
+11h
Tue
16:00Z
+12h
Tue
17:00Z
+13h
Tue
18:00Z
+14h
Tue
19:00Z
+15h
Tue
20:00Z
+16h
Tue
21:00Z
+17h
Tue
22:00Z
+18h
Wind Dir
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
8kt
8kt
8kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
6kt
8kt
8kt
8kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
3kt
25kt
G35kt
25kt
G35kt
25kt
G35kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
30%
Clouds
FEW120
FEW250
FEW120
FEW250
FEW120
FEW250
SCT120
BKN250
SCT120
BKN250
SCT120
BKN250
SCT120
BKN250
SCT120
BKN250
SCT120
BKN250
FEW120
FEW250
FEW120
FEW250
FEW120
FEW250
SCT120
BKN250
SCT120
BKN250
SCT120
BKN250
SCT120
BKN250
SCT120
BKN250
BKN070CB
BKN250
BKN070CB
BKN250
BKN070CB
BKN250
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
25000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
7000ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:52
🌙
Night
🌅 05:52
🌙
Night
🌅 05:52
☀️
Day
🌅 05:52
☀️
Day
🌅 05:52
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:07
☀️
Day
🌇 18:07
☀️
Day
🌇 18:07
🌙
Night
🌇 18:07
🌙
Night
🌇 18:07
🌙
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
200° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW120 FEW250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 8kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 12000 feet, Few clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM160200 2025-10-16 02:00:00 - 2025-10-16 08:00:00
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW120 SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 12000 feet, Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM160600 2025-09-16 06:00:00 - 2025-09-16 12:00:00
VFR
Wind
340° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT120 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (340°) at 6kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 12000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM161500 2025-09-16 15:00:00 - 2025-09-16 21:00:00
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT120 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 12000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM162000 2025-09-16 20:00:00 - 2025-09-17 02:00:00
VFR
Wind
290° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN090 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Northwest (290°) at 8kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 9000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 2025-09-16 20:00:00 - 2025-09-17 00:00:00
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 25 kt
Gusts: 35 kt
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN070CB BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds will be variable in direction at 25kt. Gusts up to 35kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 7000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

📚 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.