Marshall Army Air Field

KFRI / FRI

Fort Riley (Junction City), US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KFRI 151200Z 1512/1618 16010KT 9999 SKC QNH2968INS BECMG 1523/1524 16010KT 9999 SCT060 QNH2962INS BECMG 1603/1604 15010G20KT 3000 TSRA BKN040CB QNH2964INS BECMG 1605/1606 13012G18KT 4800 -TSRA BKN060CB QNH2972INS BECMG 1607/1608 18012KT 9999 NSW BKN060 QNH2972INS BECMG 1613/1614 15010G20KT 9999 SCT100 QNH2965INS TX34/1521Z TN22/1512Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Fri
14:00Z
+-1h
Fri
15:00Z
+0h
Fri
16:00Z
+1h
Fri
17:00Z
+2h
Fri
18:00Z
+3h
Fri
19:00Z
+4h
Fri
20:00Z
+5h
Fri
21:00Z
+6h
Fri
22:00Z
+7h
Fri
23:00Z
+8h
Sat
00:00Z
+9h
Sat
01:00Z
+10h
Sat
02:00Z
+11h
Sat
03:00Z
+12h
Sat
04:00Z
+13h
Sat
05:00Z
+14h
Sat
06:00Z
+15h
Sat
07:00Z
+16h
Sat
08:00Z
+17h
Sat
09:00Z
+18h
Sat
10:00Z
+19h
Sat
11:00Z
+20h
Sat
12:00Z
+21h
Sat
13:00Z
+22h
Sat
14:00Z
+23h
Sat
15:00Z
+24h
Sat
16:00Z
+25h
Wind Dir
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
150°
SE
150°
SE
130°
SE
130°
SE
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
Wind Speed
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 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
3 km
3 km
4.8 km
4.8 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
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
SCT060
SCT060
SCT060
SCT060
BKN040CB
BKN040CB
BKN060CB
BKN060CB
BKN060
BKN060
BKN060
BKN060
BKN060
BKN060
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:59Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:59Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:59Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:59Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:59Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:59Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:59Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:59Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:59Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:59Z
☀️
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 occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
160° at 10 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
CLR
📖 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. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 23:00Z - 00:00Z
VFR
Wind
160° at 10 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 03:00Z - 04:00Z
IFR
Wind
150° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
3 km
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN040CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 3 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 4000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 05:00Z - 06:00Z
IFR
Wind
130° at 12 kt
Gusts: 18 kt
Visibility
4.8 km
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN060CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southeast (130°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 18 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 4.8 km. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 6000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 07:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
180° at 12 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (180°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 13:00Z - 14:00Z
VFR
Wind
150° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 10000 feet. 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.