Buckley Space Force Base

KBKF / BFK

Aurora, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KBKF 051700Z 0517/0623 VRB06KT 9999 FEW090 QNH3016INS BECMG 0521/0522 06015KT 9999 VCSH SCT120 BKN150 QNH3008INS BECMG 0601/0602 13010G25KT 9999 NSW FEW130 QNH3008INS BECMG 0611/0612 VRB06KT 9999 FU SKC QNH3009INS BECMG 0621/0622 14010G20KT 9999 FU SKC QNH3006INS TX34/0523Z TN19/0612Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
19:00Z
+-1h
Sun
20:00Z
+0h
Sun
21:00Z
+1h
Sun
22:00Z
+2h
Sun
23:00Z
+3h
Mon
00:00Z
+4h
Mon
01:00Z
+5h
Mon
02:00Z
+6h
Mon
03:00Z
+7h
Mon
04:00Z
+8h
Mon
05:00Z
+9h
Mon
06:00Z
+10h
Mon
07:00Z
+11h
Mon
08:00Z
+12h
Mon
09:00Z
+13h
Mon
10:00Z
+14h
Mon
11:00Z
+15h
Mon
12:00Z
+16h
Mon
13:00Z
+17h
Mon
14:00Z
+18h
Mon
15:00Z
+19h
Mon
16:00Z
+20h
Mon
17:00Z
+21h
Mon
18:00Z
+22h
Mon
19:00Z
+23h
Mon
20:00Z
+24h
Mon
21:00Z
+25h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
140°
SE
Wind Speed
6 kt
6 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
15 kt
10 kt
G25 kt
10 kt
G25 kt
10 kt
G25 kt
10 kt
G25 kt
10 kt
G25 kt
10 kt
G25 kt
10 kt
G25 kt
10 kt
G25 kt
10 kt
G25 kt
10 kt
G25 kt
6 kt
G25 kt
6 kt
G25 kt
6 kt
G25 kt
6 kt
G25 kt
6 kt
G25 kt
6 kt
G25 kt
6 kt
G25 kt
6 kt
G25 kt
6 kt
G25 kt
6 kt
G25 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Smoke
FU
Smoke
FU
Smoke
FU
Smoke
FU
Smoke
FU
Smoke
FU
Smoke
FU
Smoke
FU
Smoke
FU
Smoke
FU
Smoke
FU
Clouds
FEW090
FEW090
SCT120
BKN150
SCT120
BKN150
SCT120
BKN150
SCT120
BKN150
FEW130
FEW130
FEW130
FEW130
FEW130
FEW130
FEW130
FEW130
FEW130
FEW130
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 19:14Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:14Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:14Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:45Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:45Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:45Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:45Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:45Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:14Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:14Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:14Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:14Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:14Z
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 6 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW090
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 9000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 21:00Z - 22:00Z
VFR
Wind
60° at 15 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT120 BKN150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East-Northeast (60°) at 15 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 12000 feet, Broken clouds at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 01:00Z - 02:00Z
VFR
Wind
130° at 10 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW130
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southeast (130°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 13000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 11:00Z - 12:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 6 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Weather
Smoke
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds will be variable in direction at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Weather conditions: Smoke. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 21:00Z - 22:00Z
VFR
Wind
140° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Weather
Smoke
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Weather conditions: Smoke. Skies will be clear. 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.