Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport

KVPS / VPS

Valparaiso, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KVPS 050100Z 0501/0607 21010KT 9999 SCT010 BKN080 QNH2996INS BECMG 0505/0506 22007KT 9999 BKN020 OVC080 QNH2998INS TEMPO 0509/0512 8000 -SHRA OVC020 BECMG 0516/0517 21010G15KT 9999 SCT020 BKN100 QNH2994INS TEMPO 0518/0523 22015G20KT 8000 RA OVC020 TX33/0516Z TN26/0510Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
07:00Z
+-1h
Sun
08:00Z
+0h
Sun
09:00Z
+1h
Sun
10:00Z
+2h
Sun
11:00Z
+3h
Sun
12:00Z
+4h
Sun
13:00Z
+5h
Sun
14:00Z
+6h
Sun
15:00Z
+7h
Sun
16:00Z
+8h
Sun
17:00Z
+9h
Sun
18:00Z
+10h
Sun
19:00Z
+11h
Sun
20:00Z
+12h
Sun
21:00Z
+13h
Sun
22:00Z
+14h
Sun
23:00Z
+15h
Mon
00:00Z
+16h
Mon
01:00Z
+17h
Mon
02:00Z
+18h
Mon
03:00Z
+19h
Mon
04:00Z
+20h
Mon
05:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir
210°
SW
210°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
Wind Speed
10 kt
10 kt
7 kt
G15 kt
7 kt
G15 kt
7 kt
G15 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
15 kt
G20 kt
15 kt
G20 kt
15 kt
G20 kt
15 kt
G20 kt
15 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
8 km
8 km
8 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Rain
RA
Rain
RA
Rain
RA
Rain
RA
Rain
RA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT010
BKN080
SCT010
BKN080
OVC020
OVC020
OVC020
SCT010
BKN080
SCT010
BKN080
SCT010
BKN080
SCT010
BKN080
SCT020
BKN100
SCT020
BKN100
OVC020
OVC020
OVC020
OVC020
OVC020
SCT020
BKN100
SCT020
BKN100
SCT020
BKN100
SCT020
BKN100
SCT020
BKN100
SCT020
BKN100
SCT020
BKN100
Ceiling
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌅 05:00Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:59Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:59Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:59Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:59Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:59Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:00Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:00Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:00Z
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
210° at 10 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT010 BKN080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 1000 feet, Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 05:00Z - 06:00Z
MVFR
Wind
220° at 7 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN020 OVC080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 2000 feet, Overcast skies at 8000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 09:00Z - 12:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
8 km
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
OVC020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 8 km. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Overcast skies at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 16:00Z - 17:00Z
VFR
Wind
210° at 10 kt
Gusts: 15 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT020 BKN100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 15 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 2000 feet, Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 18:00Z - 23:00Z
MVFR
Wind
220° at 15 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
8 km
Weather
Rain
Clouds
OVC020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 8 km. Weather conditions: Rain. Overcast skies at 2000 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.