Falls International Airport

KINL / INL

International Falls, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KINL 142329Z 1500/1524 17013G21KT P6SM VCSH BKN070 FM150200 18014KT P6SM SCT080 WS020/18040KT PROB30 1502/1505 -SHRA BKN035 FM150500 19012KT P6SM SCT130 FM151000 21010KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/25040KT FM151400 25013G26KT P6SM SKC FM151600 26020G35KT P6SM SKC

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Fri
02:00Z
+-1h
Fri
03:00Z
+0h
Fri
04:00Z
+1h
Fri
05:00Z
+2h
Fri
06:00Z
+3h
Fri
07:00Z
+4h
Fri
08:00Z
+5h
Fri
09:00Z
+6h
Fri
10:00Z
+7h
Fri
11:00Z
+8h
Fri
12:00Z
+9h
Fri
13:00Z
+10h
Fri
14:00Z
+11h
Fri
15:00Z
+12h
Fri
16:00Z
+13h
Fri
17:00Z
+14h
Fri
18:00Z
+15h
Fri
19:00Z
+16h
Fri
20:00Z
+17h
Fri
21:00Z
+18h
Fri
22:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
250°
W
250°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
170°
S
Wind Speed
13 kt
G21 kt
13 kt
G21 kt
13 kt
G21 kt
12 kt
G21 kt
12 kt
G21 kt
12 kt
G21 kt
12 kt
G21 kt
12 kt
G21 kt
10 kt
G21 kt
10 kt
G21 kt
10 kt
G21 kt
10 kt
G21 kt
13 kt
G26 kt
13 kt
G26 kt
20 kt
G35 kt
20 kt
G35 kt
20 kt
G35 kt
20 kt
G35 kt
20 kt
G35 kt
20 kt
G35 kt
13 kt
G21 kt
Visibility
>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
Clouds
BKN070
BKN070
BKN070
SCT130
SCT130
SCT130
SCT130
SCT130
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
BKN070
Ceiling
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
7,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:48Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:48Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:48Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:48Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:48Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:11Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:11Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:11Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:11Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:11Z
🌙
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
170° at 13 kt
Gusts: 21 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South (170°) at 13 kt. Gusts up to 21 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 7000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM150200 02:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
180° at 14 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (180°) at 14 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 02:00Z - 05:00Z
VFR
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 3500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM150500 05:00Z - 11:00Z
VFR
Wind
190° at 12 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT130
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (190°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 13000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM151000 10:00Z - 16:00Z
VFR
Wind
210° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM151400 14:00Z - 20:00Z
VFR
Wind
250° at 13 kt
Gusts: 26 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 13 kt. Gusts up to 26 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.

FM151600 16:00Z - 22:00Z
VFR
Wind
260° at 20 kt
Gusts: 35 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (260°) at 20 kt. Gusts up to 35 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.

📚 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.