Worland Municipal Airport

KWRL / WRL

Worland, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KWRL 271738Z 2718/2818 34007KT P6SM SCT110 BKN150 PROB30 2720/2724 VRB20G35KT 6SM -TSRA SCT070 BKN100CB FM280100 22010KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150 FM280400 27006KT P6SM SCT120 SCT150

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
20:00Z
+-1h
Mon
21:00Z
+0h
Mon
22:00Z
+1h
Mon
23:00Z
+2h
Tue
00:00Z
+3h
Tue
01:00Z
+4h
Tue
02:00Z
+5h
Tue
03:00Z
+6h
Tue
04:00Z
+7h
Tue
05:00Z
+8h
Tue
06:00Z
+9h
Tue
07:00Z
+10h
Tue
08:00Z
+11h
Tue
09:00Z
+12h
Tue
10:00Z
+13h
Tue
11:00Z
+14h
Tue
12:00Z
+15h
Tue
13:00Z
+16h
Tue
14:00Z
+17h
Tue
15:00Z
+18h
Tue
16:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
Wind Speed
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
Visibility
>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
Clouds
SCT110
BKN150
SCT110
BKN150
SCT110
BKN150
SCT110
BKN150
SCT110
BKN150
SCT120
BKN150
SCT120
BKN150
SCT120
BKN150
SCT120
SCT150
SCT120
SCT150
SCT120
SCT150
SCT120
SCT150
SCT120
SCT150
SCT120
SCT150
SCT110
BKN150
SCT110
BKN150
SCT110
BKN150
SCT110
BKN150
SCT110
BKN150
SCT110
BKN150
SCT110
BKN150
Ceiling
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌇 19:08Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:08Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:51Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:51Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:51Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:51Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:51Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
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 occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
340° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT110 BKN150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the North-Northwest (340°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 11000 feet, Broken clouds at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 20:00Z - 00:00Z
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 20 kt
Gusts: 35 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
SCT070 BKN100CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Winds will be variable in direction at 20 kt. Gusts up to 35 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Scattered clouds at 7000 feet, Broken clouds at 10000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM280100 01:00Z - 07:00Z
VFR
Wind
220° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT120 BKN150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 12000 feet, Broken clouds at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM280400 04:00Z - 10:00Z
VFR
Wind
270° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT120 SCT150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (270°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 12000 feet, Scattered clouds at 15000 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.