Kingsville Naval Air Station

KNQI / NQI

Kingsville, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KNQI 150700Z 1507/1607 17010KT 9999 FEW020 SCT250 QNH2985INS TEMPO 1508/1513 18006KT 4800 BR FEW010 FEW180 SCT250 FM151400 17018G27KT 9999 SCT025 SCT250 510004 QNH2985INS TEMPO 1516/1520 15019G29KT SCT040 BKN250 FM152000 14020G32KT 9999 FEW045 BKN250 520005 QNH2972INS FM160300 15014G21KT 9999 FEW025 SCT250 QNH2976INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 1507 TIL 1512 TX32/1520Z TN21/1512Z FN00282

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Fri
13:00Z
+-1h
Fri
14:00Z
+0h
Fri
15:00Z
+1h
Fri
16:00Z
+2h
Fri
17:00Z
+3h
Fri
18:00Z
+4h
Fri
19:00Z
+5h
Fri
20:00Z
+6h
Fri
21:00Z
+7h
Fri
22:00Z
+8h
Fri
23:00Z
+9h
Sat
00:00Z
+10h
Sat
01:00Z
+11h
Sat
02:00Z
+12h
Sat
03:00Z
+13h
Sat
04:00Z
+14h
Sat
05:00Z
+15h
Wind Dir
170°
S
170°
S
170°
S
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
170°
S
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
Wind Speed
10 kt
18 kt
G27 kt
18 kt
G27 kt
19 kt
G29 kt
19 kt
G29 kt
19 kt
G29 kt
19 kt
G29 kt
20 kt
G32 kt
20 kt
G32 kt
20 kt
G32 kt
20 kt
G32 kt
20 kt
G32 kt
20 kt
G32 kt
10 kt
14 kt
G21 kt
14 kt
G21 kt
14 kt
G21 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
10+ km
10+ km
1.512 km
1.512 km
1.512 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW020
SCT250
SCT025
SCT250
SCT025
SCT250
SCT040
BKN250
SCT040
BKN250
SCT040
BKN250
SCT040
BKN250
FEW045
BKN250
FEW045
BKN250
FEW045
BKN250
FEW045
BKN250
FEW045
BKN250
FEW045
BKN250
FEW020
SCT250
FEW025
SCT250
FEW025
SCT250
FEW025
SCT250
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR LIFR LIFR LIFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:43Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:43Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:43Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:43Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:43Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:15Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:15Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:15Z
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 10 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW020 SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South (170°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 2000 feet, Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 08:00Z - 13:00Z
IFR
Wind
180° at 6 kt
Visibility
4.8 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
FEW010 FEW180 SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the South (180°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 4.8 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Few clouds at 1000 feet, Few clouds at 18000 feet, Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM151400 14:00Z - 20:00Z
VFR
Wind
170° at 18 kt
Gusts: 27 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT025 SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (170°) at 18 kt. Gusts up to 27 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 2500 feet, Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 16:00Z - 20:00Z
VFR
Wind
150° at 19 kt
Gusts: 29 kt
Clouds
SCT040 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 19 kt. Gusts up to 29 kt are expected. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM152000 20:00Z - 02:00Z
VFR
Wind
140° at 20 kt
Gusts: 32 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW045 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 20 kt. Gusts up to 32 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 4500 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM160300 03:00Z - 09:00Z
LIFR
Wind
150° at 14 kt
Gusts: 21 kt
Visibility
1.512 km
Clouds
FEW025 SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 14 kt. Gusts up to 21 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 1.512 km. Few clouds at 2500 feet, Scattered 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.