McConnell Air Force Base

KIAB / IAB

Wichita, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF AMD KIAB 151230Z 1512/1616 15009KT 9999 VCTS BKN160CB BKN200 QNH2970INS BECMG 1513/1514 18010G20KT 9999 NSW FEW200 QNH2963INS BECMG 1523/1524 19020G30KT 9999 BKN150 QNH2962INS BECMG 1603/1604 16025G35KT 9000 -SHRA VCTS BKN150CB OVC180 QNH2965INS BECMG 1606/1607 18012KT 9999 NSW SCT210 WS020/20040KT QNH2965INS BECMG 1614/1615 20012G22KT 9999 FEW180 QNH2970INS TX34/1521Z TN20/1512Z

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
Wind Dir
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
200°
S
Wind Speed
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G30 kt
25 kt
G35 kt
25 kt
G35 kt
25 kt
G35 kt
12 kt
G35 kt
12 kt
G35 kt
12 kt
G35 kt
12 kt
G35 kt
12 kt
G35 kt
12 kt
G35 kt
12 kt
G35 kt
12 kt
G35 kt
12 kt
G22 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
9 km
9 km
9 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
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN160CB
BKN200
BKN160CB
BKN200
BKN160CB
BKN200
BKN160CB
BKN200
BKN160CB
BKN200
BKN160CB
BKN200
BKN160CB
BKN200
BKN160CB
BKN200
BKN160CB
BKN200
BKN150
BKN150
BKN150
BKN150
BKN150CB
OVC180
BKN150CB
OVC180
BKN150CB
OVC180
SCT210
SCT210
SCT210
SCT210
SCT210
SCT210
SCT210
SCT210
FEW180
Ceiling
16,000 ft
AGL
16,000 ft
AGL
16,000 ft
AGL
16,000 ft
AGL
16,000 ft
AGL
16,000 ft
AGL
16,000 ft
AGL
16,000 ft
AGL
16,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
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
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:57Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:57Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:57Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:57Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:57Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:01Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:01Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:01Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:01Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:01Z
☀️
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
MVFR
Wind
150° at 9 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN160CB BKN200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 16000 feet, Broken clouds at 20000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 13:00Z - 14:00Z
VFR
Wind
180° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (180°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 20000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 23:00Z - 00:00Z
VFR
Wind
190° at 20 kt
Gusts: 30 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (190°) at 20 kt. Gusts up to 30 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 03:00Z - 04:00Z
MVFR
Wind
160° at 25 kt
Gusts: 35 kt
Visibility
9 km
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN150CB OVC180
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 25 kt. Gusts up to 35 kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 9 km. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 15000 feet, Overcast skies at 18000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 06:00Z - 07:00Z
VFR
Wind
180° at 12 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT210
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (180°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 21000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 14:00Z - 15:00Z
VFR
Wind
200° at 12 kt
Gusts: 22 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW180
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 22 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 18000 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.