George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

KIAH / IAH

Houston, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KIAH 141737Z 1418/1524 19006KT P6SM FEW250 FM142100 16008KT P6SM FEW250 FM150700 19005KT P6SM FEW025 FEW250 FM151500 18012KT P6SM SCT250 FM151800 18013G22KT P6SM SCT230

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Thu
18:00Z
+-1h
Thu
19:00Z
+0h
Thu
20:00Z
+1h
Thu
21:00Z
+2h
Thu
22:00Z
+3h
Thu
23:00Z
+4h
Fri
00:00Z
+5h
Fri
01:00Z
+6h
Fri
02:00Z
+7h
Fri
03:00Z
+8h
Fri
04:00Z
+9h
Fri
05:00Z
+10h
Fri
06:00Z
+11h
Fri
07:00Z
+12h
Fri
08:00Z
+13h
Fri
09:00Z
+14h
Fri
10:00Z
+15h
Fri
11:00Z
+16h
Fri
12:00Z
+17h
Fri
13:00Z
+18h
Fri
14:00Z
+19h
Fri
15:00Z
+20h
Fri
16:00Z
+21h
Fri
17:00Z
+22h
Fri
18:00Z
+23h
Fri
19:00Z
+24h
Fri
20:00Z
+25h
Fri
21:00Z
+26h
Fri
22:00Z
+27h
Wind Dir
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
Wind Speed
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
6 kt
6 kt
12 kt
12 kt
12 kt
13 kt
G22 kt
13 kt
G22 kt
13 kt
G22 kt
13 kt
G22 kt
13 kt
G22 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>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
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW025
FEW250
FEW025
FEW250
FEW025
FEW250
FEW025
FEW250
FEW025
FEW250
FEW025
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT230
SCT230
SCT230
SCT230
SCT230
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ 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 VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 18:46Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:46Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:46Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:12Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:12Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:12Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:12Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:12Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:47Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:47Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:47Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:47Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:47Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
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
190° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South (190°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM142100 21:00Z - 03:00Z
VFR
Wind
160° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM150700 07:00Z - 13:00Z
VFR
Wind
190° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW025 FEW250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (190°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 2500 feet, Few clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM151500 15:00Z - 21:00Z
VFR
Wind
180° at 12 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (180°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM151800 18:00Z - 00:00Z
VFR
Wind
180° at 13 kt
Gusts: 22 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT230
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (180°) at 13 kt. Gusts up to 22 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 23000 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.