Altus Air Force Base

KLTS / LTS

Altus, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KLTS 151655Z 1517/1623 20014G30KT 9999 FEW200 510002 QNH2959INS BECMG 1522/1523 21020G35KT 9999 SCT170 520003 QNH2956INS TEMPO 1601/1604 19025G42KT 9000 -TSRA BKN140CB BECMG 1605/1606 19012G18KT 9999 OVC170 520003 QNH2966INS BECMG 1612/1613 18015G24KT 9999 FEW150 SCT210 510003 QNH2972INS BECMG 1615/1616 18014G22KT 9999 SKC QNH2966INS BECMG 1620/1621 19018G24KT 9999 FEW160 QNH2962INS TX40/1521Z TN22/1612Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Fri
18:00Z
+-1h
Fri
19:00Z
+0h
Fri
20:00Z
+1h
Fri
21:00Z
+2h
Fri
22:00Z
+3h
Fri
23:00Z
+4h
Sat
00:00Z
+5h
Sat
01:00Z
+6h
Sat
02:00Z
+7h
Sat
03:00Z
+8h
Sat
04:00Z
+9h
Sat
05:00Z
+10h
Sat
06:00Z
+11h
Sat
07:00Z
+12h
Sat
08:00Z
+13h
Sat
09:00Z
+14h
Sat
10:00Z
+15h
Sat
11:00Z
+16h
Sat
12:00Z
+17h
Sat
13:00Z
+18h
Sat
14:00Z
+19h
Sat
15:00Z
+20h
Sat
16:00Z
+21h
Sat
17:00Z
+22h
Sat
18:00Z
+23h
Sat
19:00Z
+24h
Sat
20:00Z
+25h
Sat
21:00Z
+26h
Wind Dir
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
210°
SW
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
190°
S
190°
S
Wind Speed
14 kt
G30 kt
14 kt
G30 kt
14 kt
G30 kt
14 kt
G30 kt
20 kt
G35 kt
20 kt
G35 kt
20 kt
G35 kt
25 kt
G42 kt
25 kt
G42 kt
25 kt
G42 kt
20 kt
G35 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
15 kt
G24 kt
15 kt
G24 kt
15 kt
G24 kt
14 kt
G22 kt
14 kt
G22 kt
14 kt
G22 kt
14 kt
G22 kt
14 kt
G22 kt
18 kt
G24 kt
18 kt
G24 kt
Visibility
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
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
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW200
FEW200
FEW200
FEW200
SCT170
SCT170
SCT170
BKN140CB
BKN140CB
BKN140CB
SCT170
OVC170
OVC170
OVC170
OVC170
OVC170
OVC170
OVC170
FEW150
SCT210
FEW150
SCT210
FEW150
SCT210
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
FEW160
FEW160
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
14,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
17,000 ft
AGL
17,000 ft
AGL
17,000 ft
AGL
17,000 ft
AGL
17,000 ft
AGL
17,000 ft
AGL
17,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 18:53Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:53Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:53Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:05Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:05Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:05Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:05Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:05Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:54Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:54Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:54Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:54Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:54Z
🌙
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
200° at 14 kt
Gusts: 30 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 14 kt. Gusts up to 30 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 22:00Z - 23:00Z
VFR
Wind
210° at 20 kt
Gusts: 35 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT170
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 20 kt. Gusts up to 35 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 17000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 01:00Z - 04:00Z
MVFR
Wind
190° at 25 kt
Gusts: 42 kt
Visibility
9 km
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN140CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the South (190°) at 25 kt. Gusts up to 42 kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 9 km. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 14000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 05:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Wind
190° at 12 kt
Gusts: 18 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
OVC170
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (190°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 18 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Overcast skies at 17000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 12:00Z - 13:00Z
VFR
Wind
180° at 15 kt
Gusts: 24 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW150 SCT210
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (180°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 24 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 15000 feet, Scattered clouds at 21000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 15:00Z - 16:00Z
VFR
Wind
180° at 14 kt
Gusts: 22 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (180°) at 14 kt. Gusts up to 22 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 20:00Z - 21:00Z
VFR
Wind
190° at 18 kt
Gusts: 24 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW160
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (190°) at 18 kt. Gusts up to 24 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 16000 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.