Offutt Air Force Base

KOFF / OFF

Omaha, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KOFF 150200Z 1502/1608 15012KT 9999 BKN150 BKN250 QNH2969INS BECMG 1503/1504 14009KT 9999 SCT150 BKN250 WS015/18035KT QNH2973INS BECMG 1507/1508 12006KT 9999 SCT250 QNH2968INS WND 12009KT AFT 1514 BECMG 1519/1520 15009KT 9999 SCT100 QNH2959INS BECMG 1600/1601 16009KT 8000 -TSRA SCT070CB BKN100 OVC200 QNH2959INS TEMPO 1601/1605 VRB30G40KT 3200 TSRAGR OVC070CB BECMG 1604/1605 12006KT 9000 -SHRA BKN070 OVC130 QNH2962INS TX34/1522Z TN15/1510Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Fri
07:00Z
+-1h
Fri
08:00Z
+0h
Fri
09:00Z
+1h
Fri
10:00Z
+2h
Fri
11:00Z
+3h
Fri
12:00Z
+4h
Fri
13:00Z
+5h
Fri
14:00Z
+6h
Fri
15:00Z
+7h
Fri
16:00Z
+8h
Fri
17:00Z
+9h
Fri
18:00Z
+10h
Fri
19:00Z
+11h
Fri
20:00Z
+12h
Fri
21:00Z
+13h
Fri
22:00Z
+14h
Fri
23:00Z
+15h
Sat
00:00Z
+16h
Sat
01:00Z
+17h
Sat
02:00Z
+18h
Sat
03:00Z
+19h
Sat
04:00Z
+20h
Sat
05:00Z
+21h
Sat
06:00Z
+22h
Wind Dir
150°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
120°
SE
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
120°
SE
120°
SE
Wind Speed
12 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
30 kt
G40 kt
30 kt
G40 kt
30 kt
G40 kt
30 kt
G40 kt
9 kt
9 kt
Visibility
10+ km
1.514 km
1.514 km
1.514 km
1.514 km
1.514 km
1.514 km
1.514 km
1.514 km
1.514 km
1.514 km
1.514 km
1.514 km
1.514 km
1.514 km
1.514 km
1.514 km
1.514 km
3.2 km
3.2 km
3.2 km
3.2 km
1.514 km
1.514 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Thunderstorm RAGR
TSRAGR
Thunderstorm RAGR
TSRAGR
Thunderstorm RAGR
TSRAGR
Thunderstorm RAGR
TSRAGR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN150
BKN250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
SCT250
OVC070CB
OVC070CB
OVC070CB
OVC070CB
SCT250
SCT250
Ceiling
15,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR IFR IFR IFR IFR LIFR LIFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:02Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:02Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:02Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:02Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:02Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:56Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:56Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:56Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:56Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:56Z
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
150° at 12 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN150 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 15000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 03:00Z - 04:00Z
VFR
Wind
140° at 9 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT150 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 15000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 07:00Z - 08:00Z
LIFR
Wind
120° at 9 kt
Visibility
1.514 km
Clouds
SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 1.514 km. Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

BECMG 19:00Z - 20:00Z
VFR
Wind
150° at 9 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 00:00Z - 01:00Z
MVFR
Wind
160° at 9 kt
Visibility
8 km
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
SCT070CB BKN100 OVC200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be good at 8 km. Weather conditions: Light Thunderstorm Rain. Scattered clouds at 7000 feet, Broken clouds at 10000 feet, Overcast skies at 20000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

TEMPO 01:00Z - 05:00Z
IFR
Wind
VRB° at 30 kt
Gusts: 40 kt
Visibility
3.2 km
Weather
Thunderstorm RAGR
Clouds
OVC070CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds will be variable in direction at 30 kt. Gusts up to 40 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 3.2 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm RAGR. Overcast skies at 7000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 04:00Z - 05:00Z
VFR
Wind
120° at 6 kt
Visibility
9 km
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN070 OVC130
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East-Southeast (120°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be good at 9 km. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 7000 feet, Overcast skies at 13000 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.