LaGuardia Airport

KLGA / LGA

New York, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KLGA 150833Z 1509/1612 32008KT P6SM FEW030 BKN060 FM151300 34011KT P6SM FEW030 BKN050 FM151600 32014G20KT P6SM BKN050 FM160000 34010KT P6SM BKN050 FM160300 VRB05KT P6SM SCT050

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Fri
10:00Z
+-1h
Fri
11:00Z
+0h
Fri
12:00Z
+1h
Fri
13:00Z
+2h
Fri
14:00Z
+3h
Fri
15:00Z
+4h
Fri
16:00Z
+5h
Fri
17:00Z
+6h
Fri
18:00Z
+7h
Fri
19:00Z
+8h
Fri
20:00Z
+9h
Fri
21:00Z
+10h
Fri
22:00Z
+11h
Fri
23:00Z
+12h
Sat
00:00Z
+13h
Sat
01:00Z
+14h
Sat
02:00Z
+15h
Sat
03:00Z
+16h
Sat
04:00Z
+17h
Sat
05:00Z
+18h
Sat
06:00Z
+19h
Sat
07:00Z
+20h
Sat
08:00Z
+21h
Sat
09:00Z
+22h
Sat
10:00Z
+23h
Wind Dir
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
320°
NW
340°
N
340°
N
340°
N
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
320°
NW
320°
NW
Wind Speed
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
11 kt
11 kt
11 kt
14 kt
G20 kt
14 kt
G20 kt
14 kt
G20 kt
14 kt
G20 kt
14 kt
G20 kt
14 kt
G20 kt
8 kt
8 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 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
>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
Clouds
FEW030
BKN060
FEW030
BKN060
FEW030
BKN060
FEW030
BKN050
FEW030
BKN050
FEW030
BKN050
BKN050
BKN050
BKN050
BKN050
BKN050
BKN050
FEW030
BKN060
FEW030
BKN060
BKN050
BKN050
BKN050
SCT050
SCT050
SCT050
SCT050
SCT050
SCT050
FEW030
BKN060
FEW030
BKN060
Ceiling
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 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
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 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 VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:01Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:01Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:01Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:01Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:01Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:57Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:57Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:57Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:57Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:57Z
☀️
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 occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
320° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW030 BKN060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 3000 feet, Broken clouds at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM151300 13:00Z - 19:00Z
VFR
Wind
340° at 11 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW030 BKN050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (340°) at 11 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 3000 feet, Broken clouds at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM151600 16:00Z - 22:00Z
VFR
Wind
320° at 14 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northwest (320°) at 14 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM160000 00:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Wind
340° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North-Northwest (340°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM160300 03:00Z - 09:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 5000 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.