Yakima Air Terminal McAllister Field
KYKM / YKM
Yakima, US
Current TAF Forecast
Detailed TAF Table
| Parameter |
Mon
13:00Z
+-1h
|
Mon
14:00Z
+0h
|
Mon
15:00Z
+1h
|
Mon
16:00Z
+2h
|
Mon
17:00Z
+3h
|
Mon
18:00Z
+4h
|
Mon
19:00Z
+5h
|
Mon
20:00Z
+6h
|
Mon
21:00Z
+7h
|
Mon
22:00Z
+8h
|
Mon
23:00Z
+9h
|
Tue
00:00Z
+10h
|
Tue
01:00Z
+11h
|
Tue
02:00Z
+12h
|
Tue
03:00Z
+13h
|
Tue
04:00Z
+14h
|
Tue
05:00Z
+15h
|
Tue
06:00Z
+16h
|
Tue
07:00Z
+17h
|
Tue
08:00Z
+18h
|
Tue
09:00Z
+19h
|
Tue
10:00Z
+20h
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind Dir |
280°
W
|
280°
W
|
280°
W
|
280°
W
|
280°
W
|
300°
NW
|
300°
NW
|
300°
NW
|
300°
NW
|
300°
NW
|
300°
NW
|
300°
NW
|
300°
NW
|
300°
NW
|
300°
NW
|
300°
NW
|
300°
NW
|
280°
W
|
280°
W
|
280°
W
|
280°
W
|
280°
W
|
| Wind Speed |
10kt
|
10kt
|
10kt
|
10kt
|
10kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
5kt
|
10kt
|
10kt
|
10kt
|
10kt
|
10kt
|
| Visibility |
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
4SM
|
4SM
|
4SM
|
4SM
|
4SM
|
4SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
>6SM
|
| Weather |
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
Light Rain
-RA
|
Light Rain
-RA
|
Light Rain
-RA
|
Light Rain
-RA
|
Light Rain
-RA
|
Light Rain
-RA
|
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
|
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
|
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
|
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
|
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
|
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
☀️ Clear
|
| Clouds |
BKN080
OVC120
|
BKN080
OVC120
|
BKN080
OVC120
|
BKN080
OVC120
|
BKN080
OVC120
|
SCT040
BKN050
|
SCT040
BKN050
|
SCT040
BKN050
|
SCT040
BKN050
|
SCT040
BKN050
|
SCT040
BKN050
|
SCT009
BKN029
|
SCT009
BKN029
|
SCT009
BKN029
|
SCT009
BKN029
|
SCT009
BKN029
|
SCT009
BKN029
|
BKN080
OVC120
|
BKN080
OVC120
|
BKN080
OVC120
|
BKN080
OVC120
|
BKN080
OVC120
|
| Ceiling |
8000ft
AGL
|
8000ft
AGL
|
8000ft
AGL
|
8000ft
AGL
|
8000ft
AGL
|
5000ft
AGL
|
5000ft
AGL
|
5000ft
AGL
|
5000ft
AGL
|
5000ft
AGL
|
5000ft
AGL
|
2900ft
AGL
|
2900ft
AGL
|
2900ft
AGL
|
2900ft
AGL
|
2900ft
AGL
|
2900ft
AGL
|
8000ft
AGL
|
8000ft
AGL
|
8000ft
AGL
|
8000ft
AGL
|
8000ft
AGL
|
| Flight Rules | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | MVFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR | VFR |
| Day/Night |
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
🌇
17:01
|
☀️
Day
🌇
17:01
|
☀️
Day
🌇
17:01
|
🌙
Night
🌇
17:01
|
🌙
Night
🌇
17:01
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
|
🌙
Night
🌅
06:59
|
🌙
Night
🌅
06:59
|
🌙
Night
🌅
06:59
|
☀️
Day
🌅
06:59
|
☀️
Day
🌅
06:59
|
☀️
Day
|
☀️
Day
|
Forecast Periods
📖 Plain English Explanation:
This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West (280°) at 10kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 8000 feet, Overcast skies at 12000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 5kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet, Broken clouds at 5000 feet, Overcast skies at 7000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.
📖 Plain English Explanation:
Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 5kt. Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Mist. Scattered clouds at 900 feet, Broken clouds at 2900 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.