Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

KPHX / PHX

Phoenix, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KPHX 040843Z 0409/0512 30006KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200 FM041200 10005KT P6SM BKN150 BKN200 FM042000 27007KT P6SM FEW120 BKN150 BKN200 FM051000 09005KT P6SM BKN150 BKN200

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
10:00Z
+-1h
Sat
11:00Z
+0h
Sat
12:00Z
+1h
Sat
13:00Z
+2h
Sat
14:00Z
+3h
Sat
15:00Z
+4h
Sat
16:00Z
+5h
Sat
17:00Z
+6h
Sat
18:00Z
+7h
Sat
19:00Z
+8h
Sat
20:00Z
+9h
Sat
21:00Z
+10h
Sat
22:00Z
+11h
Sat
23:00Z
+12h
Sun
00:00Z
+13h
Sun
01:00Z
+14h
Sun
02:00Z
+15h
Sun
03:00Z
+16h
Sun
04:00Z
+17h
Sun
05:00Z
+18h
Sun
06:00Z
+19h
Sun
07:00Z
+20h
Sun
08:00Z
+21h
Sun
09:00Z
+22h
Sun
10:00Z
+23h
Wind Dir
300°
NW
300°
NW
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
300°
NW
300°
NW
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
90°
E
Wind Speed
6 kt
6 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
6 kt
6 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
5 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
SCT150
BKN200
SCT150
BKN200
BKN150
BKN200
BKN150
BKN200
BKN150
BKN200
BKN150
BKN200
BKN150
BKN200
BKN150
BKN200
SCT150
BKN200
SCT150
BKN200
FEW120
BKN150
FEW120
BKN150
FEW120
BKN150
FEW120
BKN150
FEW120
BKN150
FEW120
BKN150
SCT150
BKN200
SCT150
BKN200
SCT150
BKN200
SCT150
BKN200
SCT150
BKN200
SCT150
BKN200
SCT150
BKN200
SCT150
BKN200
BKN150
BKN200
Ceiling
20,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
20,000 ft
AGL
15,000 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
🌇 19:04Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:04Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:04Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:04Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:04Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:55Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:55Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:55Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:55Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:55Z
☀️
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 occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
300° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT150 BKN200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 15000 feet, Broken clouds at 20000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM041200 12:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Wind
100° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN150 BKN200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (100°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 15000 feet, Broken clouds at 20000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM042000 20:00Z - 02:00Z
VFR
Wind
270° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW120 BKN150 BKN200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (270°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 12000 feet, Broken clouds at 15000 feet, Broken clouds at 20000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM051000 10:00Z - 16:00Z
VFR
Wind
90° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN150 BKN200
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East (90°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 15000 feet, Broken clouds at 20000 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.