Alfredo Vásquez Cobo International Airport

SKLT / LET

Leticia, CO

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF SKLT 142255Z 1500/1524 VRB02KT 9999 SCT030 PROB30 TEMPO 1503/1507 6000 SHRA BKN015 PROB40 TEMPO 1512/1516 5000 DZRA SCT030 TX29/1520Z TN22/1511Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
01:00Z
+-1h
Mon
02:00Z
+0h
Mon
03:00Z
+1h
Mon
04:00Z
+2h
Mon
05:00Z
+3h
Mon
06:00Z
+4h
Mon
07:00Z
+5h
Mon
08:00Z
+6h
Mon
09:00Z
+7h
Mon
10:00Z
+8h
Mon
11:00Z
+9h
Mon
12:00Z
+10h
Mon
13:00Z
+11h
Mon
14:00Z
+12h
Mon
15:00Z
+13h
Mon
16:00Z
+14h
Mon
17:00Z
+15h
Mon
18:00Z
+16h
Mon
19:00Z
+17h
Mon
20:00Z
+18h
Mon
21:00Z
+19h
Mon
22:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
5 km
5 km
5 km
5 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Showers Rain
SHRA
30%
Showers Rain
SHRA
30%
Showers Rain
SHRA
30%
Showers Rain
SHRA
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
DZRA
DZRA
40%
DZRA
DZRA
40%
DZRA
DZRA
40%
DZRA
DZRA
40%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT030
SCT030
BKN015
BKN015
BKN015
BKN015
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
SCT030
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 06:08Z
🌙
Night
🌅 06:08Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 06:08Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:08Z
☀️
Day
🌅 06:08Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 17:51Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:51Z
☀️
Day
🌇 17:51Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 17:51Z
🌙
Night
🌇 17:51Z
🌙
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
VRB° at 2 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 2 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 TEMPO 03:00Z - 07:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
6 km
Weather
Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 6 km. Weather conditions: Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 1500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB40 TEMPO 12:00Z - 16:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
5 km
Weather
DZRA
Clouds
SCT030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 40% probability of: Visibility will be good at 5 km. Weather conditions: DZRA. Scattered clouds at 3000 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.