Durango La Plata County Airport

KDRO / DRO

Durango, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KDRO 091741Z 0918/1018 25015G25KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250 FM091930 25025G35KT P6SM SCT100 SCT250 FM100200 26020G28KT P6SM SKC FM100500 29012KT P6SM SKC FM100800 VRB05KT P6SM SKC

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Tue
21:00Z
+-1h
Tue
22:00Z
+0h
Tue
23:00Z
+1h
Wed
00:00Z
+2h
Wed
01:00Z
+3h
Wed
02:00Z
+4h
Wed
03:00Z
+5h
Wed
04:00Z
+6h
Wed
05:00Z
+7h
Wed
06:00Z
+8h
Wed
07:00Z
+9h
Wed
08:00Z
+10h
Wed
09:00Z
+11h
Wed
10:00Z
+12h
Wed
11:00Z
+13h
Wed
12:00Z
+14h
Wed
13:00Z
+15h
Wed
14:00Z
+16h
Wed
15:00Z
+17h
Wed
16:00Z
+18h
Wind Dir
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
Wind Speed
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
20 kt
G28 kt
20 kt
G28 kt
20 kt
G28 kt
12 kt
G25 kt
12 kt
G25 kt
12 kt
G25 kt
5 kt
G25 kt
5 kt
G25 kt
5 kt
G25 kt
5 kt
G25 kt
5 kt
G25 kt
5 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
Visibility
>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
Clouds
FEW100
SCT250
FEW100
SCT250
FEW100
SCT250
FEW100
SCT250
FEW100
SCT250
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
FEW100
SCT250
FEW100
SCT250
FEW100
SCT250
Ceiling
🌤️ 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
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌇 19:10Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:49Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:49Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:49Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:49Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:49Z
☀️
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 occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
250° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW100 SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 10000 feet, Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM091930 19:00Z - 01:00Z
VFR
Wind
250° at 25 kt
Gusts: 35 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT100 SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 25 kt. Gusts up to 35 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 10000 feet, Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM100200 02:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
260° at 20 kt
Gusts: 28 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (260°) at 20 kt. Gusts up to 28 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM100500 05:00Z - 11:00Z
VFR
Wind
290° at 12 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Northwest (290°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM100800 08:00Z - 14:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. 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.