Kinston Regional Jetport At Stallings Field

KISO / ISO

Kinston, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KISO 042320Z 0500/0524 18008KT P6SM FEW250 FM050200 18004KT P6SM SCT250 FM050830 VRB04KT P6SM SCT007 TEMPO 0509/0513 SCT004 BKN007 FM051300 21007KT P6SM SCT040 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
01:00Z
+-1h
Sun
02:00Z
+0h
Sun
03:00Z
+1h
Sun
04:00Z
+2h
Sun
05:00Z
+3h
Sun
06:00Z
+4h
Sun
07:00Z
+5h
Sun
08:00Z
+6h
Sun
09:00Z
+7h
Sun
10:00Z
+8h
Sun
11:00Z
+9h
Sun
12:00Z
+10h
Sun
13:00Z
+11h
Sun
14:00Z
+12h
Sun
15:00Z
+13h
Sun
16:00Z
+14h
Sun
17:00Z
+15h
Sun
18:00Z
+16h
Sun
19:00Z
+17h
Sun
20:00Z
+18h
Sun
21:00Z
+19h
Sun
22:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
VRB
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
Wind Speed
8 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
Visibility
>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
Clouds
FEW250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT007
SCT004
BKN007
SCT004
BKN007
SCT004
BKN007
SCT004
BKN007
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:52Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:52Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:52Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:52Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:52Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:07Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:07Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:07Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:07Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:07Z
🌙
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 occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
180° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South (180°) 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.

FM050200 02:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
180° at 4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (180°) at 4 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM050830 08:00Z - 14:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT007
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 4 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 700 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 09:00Z - 13:00Z
IFR
Clouds
SCT004 BKN007
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Scattered clouds at 400 feet, Broken clouds at 700 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM051300 13:00Z - 19:00Z
VFR
Wind
210° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 4000 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.