Keflavik International Airport

BIKF / KEF

Reykjavík, IS

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF BIKF 141359Z 1415/1515 16010KT 9999 SCT010 BKN017 TX08/1415Z TN06/1506Z TEMPO 1415/1418 OVC010 TEMPO 1418/1515 3000 -DZRA BR OVC006 BECMG 1503/1505 14020KT BECMG 1507/1509 14022G32KT

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Thu
15:00Z
+-1h
Thu
16:00Z
+0h
Thu
17:00Z
+1h
Thu
18:00Z
+2h
Thu
19:00Z
+3h
Thu
20:00Z
+4h
Thu
21:00Z
+5h
Thu
22:00Z
+6h
Thu
23:00Z
+7h
Fri
00:00Z
+8h
Fri
01:00Z
+9h
Fri
02:00Z
+10h
Fri
03:00Z
+11h
Fri
04:00Z
+12h
Fri
05:00Z
+13h
Fri
06:00Z
+14h
Fri
07:00Z
+15h
Fri
08:00Z
+16h
Fri
09:00Z
+17h
Fri
10:00Z
+18h
Fri
11:00Z
+19h
Fri
12:00Z
+20h
Fri
13:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
Wind Speed
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
22 kt
G32 kt
22 kt
G32 kt
22 kt
G32 kt
22 kt
G32 kt
22 kt
G32 kt
22 kt
G32 kt
22 kt
G32 kt
22 kt
G32 kt
22 kt
G32 kt
22 kt
G32 kt
22 kt
G32 kt
22 kt
G32 kt
22 kt
G32 kt
22 kt
G32 kt
22 kt
G32 kt
22 kt
G32 kt
22 kt
G32 kt
22 kt
G32 kt
22 kt
G32 kt
22 kt
G32 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
3 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light DZRA, Mist
-DZRA BR
Light DZRA, Mist
-DZRA BR
Light DZRA, Mist
-DZRA BR
Light DZRA, Mist
-DZRA BR
Light DZRA, Mist
-DZRA BR
Light DZRA, Mist
-DZRA BR
Light DZRA, Mist
-DZRA BR
Light DZRA, Mist
-DZRA BR
Light DZRA, Mist
-DZRA BR
Light DZRA, Mist
-DZRA BR
Light DZRA, Mist
-DZRA BR
Light DZRA, Mist
-DZRA BR
Light DZRA, Mist
-DZRA BR
Light DZRA, Mist
-DZRA BR
Light DZRA, Mist
-DZRA BR
Light DZRA, Mist
-DZRA BR
Light DZRA, Mist
-DZRA BR
Light DZRA, Mist
-DZRA BR
Light DZRA, Mist
-DZRA BR
Light DZRA, Mist
-DZRA BR
Clouds
SCT010
BKN017
SCT010
BKN017
SCT010
BKN017
OVC006
OVC006
OVC006
OVC006
OVC006
OVC006
OVC006
OVC006
OVC006
OVC006
OVC006
OVC006
OVC006
OVC006
OVC006
OVC006
OVC006
OVC006
OVC006
OVC006
Ceiling
1,700 ft
AGL
1,700 ft
AGL
1,700 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
600 ft
AGL
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:24Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:24Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:24Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:24Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:24Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:34Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:34Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:34Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:34Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:34Z
☀️
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 occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
MVFR
Wind
160° at 10 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT010 BKN017
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 1000 feet, Broken clouds at 1700 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 15:00Z - 18:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
OVC010
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Overcast skies at 1000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 18:00Z - 15:00Z
IFR
Visibility
3 km
Weather
Light DZRA, Mist
Clouds
OVC006
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: Light DZRA, Mist. Overcast skies at 600 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 03:00Z - 05:00Z
VFR
Wind
140° at 20 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 20 kt. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 07:00Z - 09:00Z
VFR
Wind
140° at 22 kt
Gusts: 32 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 22 kt. Gusts up to 32 kt are expected. 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.