Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport

KGFL / GFL

Glens Falls, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KGFL 041723Z 0418/0518 27006KT P6SM SCT040 BKN200 PROB30 0418/0424 5SM -SHRA BR BKN025 FM050000 VRB03KT P6SM SCT050 BKN130 FM050700 00000KT P6SM FEW008 BKN050 FM051500 06004KT P6SM BKN080 BKN250

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
23:00Z
+-1h
Sun
00:00Z
+0h
Sun
01:00Z
+1h
Sun
02:00Z
+2h
Sun
03:00Z
+3h
Sun
04:00Z
+4h
Sun
05:00Z
+5h
Sun
06:00Z
+6h
Sun
07:00Z
+7h
Sun
08:00Z
+8h
Sun
09:00Z
+9h
Sun
10:00Z
+10h
Sun
11:00Z
+11h
Sun
12:00Z
+12h
Sun
13:00Z
+13h
Sun
14:00Z
+14h
Sun
15:00Z
+15h
Sun
16:00Z
+16h
Wind Dir
270°
W
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
270°
W
-- -- -- -- -- --
270°
W
270°
W
60°
NE
60°
NE
Wind Speed
6 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
6 kt
 -- -- -- -- -- --
6 kt
6 kt
4 kt
4 kt
Visibility
>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
Clouds
SCT040
BKN200
SCT050
BKN130
SCT050
BKN130
SCT050
BKN130
SCT050
BKN130
SCT050
BKN130
SCT050
BKN130
SCT040
BKN200
FEW008
BKN050
FEW008
BKN050
FEW008
BKN050
FEW008
BKN050
FEW008
BKN050
FEW008
BKN050
SCT040
BKN200
SCT040
BKN200
BKN080
BKN250
BKN080
BKN250
Ceiling
20,000 ft
AGL
13,000 ft
AGL
13,000 ft
AGL
13,000 ft
AGL
13,000 ft
AGL
13,000 ft
AGL
13,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:39Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:39Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:39Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:39Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:39Z
☀️
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
270° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT040 BKN200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West (270°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet, Broken clouds at 20000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 18:00Z - 00:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
5SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 5SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 2500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM050000 00:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT050 BKN130
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 5000 feet, Broken clouds at 13000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM050700 07:00Z - 13:00Z
VFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW008 BKN050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North (0°) at 0 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 800 feet, Broken clouds at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM051500 15:00Z - 21:00Z
VFR
Wind
60° at 4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN080 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Northeast (60°) at 4 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 8000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 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.