El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field)

KNJK / NJK

El Centro, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KNJK 142300Z 1423/1523 24018G28KT 9999 SKC 510009 QNH2971INS TEMPO 1423/1505 25016G22KT FM150600 26010KT 9999 SKC 500000 QNH2977INS FM151300 VRB06KT 9999 FEW250 QNH2978INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 1506 TIL 1513 TX38/1500Z TN20/1514Z FS30152

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Fri
01:00Z
+-1h
Fri
02:00Z
+0h
Fri
03:00Z
+1h
Fri
04:00Z
+2h
Fri
05:00Z
+3h
Fri
06:00Z
+4h
Fri
07:00Z
+5h
Fri
08:00Z
+6h
Fri
09:00Z
+7h
Fri
10:00Z
+8h
Fri
11:00Z
+9h
Fri
12:00Z
+10h
Fri
13:00Z
+11h
Fri
14:00Z
+12h
Fri
15:00Z
+13h
Fri
16:00Z
+14h
Fri
17:00Z
+15h
Fri
18:00Z
+16h
Fri
19:00Z
+17h
Fri
20:00Z
+18h
Fri
21:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
240°
SW
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
240°
SW
240°
SW
240°
SW
Wind Speed
18 kt
G28 kt
18 kt
G28 kt
18 kt
G28 kt
18 kt
G28 kt
18 kt
G28 kt
10 kt
G28 kt
10 kt
G28 kt
10 kt
G28 kt
10 kt
G28 kt
10 kt
G28 kt
10 kt
G28 kt
18 kt
G28 kt
6 kt
G28 kt
6 kt
G28 kt
6 kt
G28 kt
6 kt
G28 kt
6 kt
G28 kt
6 kt
G28 kt
18 kt
G28 kt
18 kt
G28 kt
18 kt
G28 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
1.513 km
1.513 km
1.513 km
1.513 km
1.513 km
1.513 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
FEW250
CLR
CLR
CLR
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
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Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:08Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:08Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:08Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:08Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:08Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:51Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:51Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:51Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:51Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:51Z
🌙
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
240° at 18 kt
Gusts: 28 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Southwest (240°) at 18 kt. Gusts up to 28 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 23:00Z - 05:00Z
VFR
Wind
250° at 16 kt
Gusts: 22 kt
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 16 kt. Gusts up to 22 kt are expected. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM150600 06:00Z - 12:00Z
VFR
Wind
260° at 10 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (260°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM151300 13:00Z - 19:00Z
LIFR
Wind
VRB° at 6 kt
Visibility
1.513 km
Clouds
FEW250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 6 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 1.513 km. Few clouds at 25000 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument 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.