Marquette/Sawyer International Airport

KSAW / MQT

Gwinn, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KSAW 150528Z 1506/1606 20010KT P6SM SCT230 FM150800 20013G25KT P6SM OVC100 WS020/22045KT TEMPO 1508/1512 4SM -SHRA OVC040 FM151200 20014G25KT P6SM OVC060 PROB30 1512/1513 4SM -SHRA OVC040 FM160300 21012G21KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/23040KT

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Fri
06:00Z
+-1h
Fri
07:00Z
+0h
Fri
08:00Z
+1h
Fri
09:00Z
+2h
Fri
10:00Z
+3h
Fri
11:00Z
+4h
Fri
12:00Z
+5h
Fri
13:00Z
+6h
Fri
14:00Z
+7h
Fri
15:00Z
+8h
Fri
16:00Z
+9h
Fri
17:00Z
+10h
Fri
18:00Z
+11h
Fri
19:00Z
+12h
Fri
20:00Z
+13h
Fri
21:00Z
+14h
Fri
22:00Z
+15h
Fri
23:00Z
+16h
Sat
00:00Z
+17h
Sat
01:00Z
+18h
Sat
02:00Z
+19h
Sat
03:00Z
+20h
Sat
04:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
210°
SW
210°
SW
Wind Speed
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
G25 kt
10 kt
G25 kt
10 kt
G25 kt
10 kt
G25 kt
10 kt
G25 kt
14 kt
G25 kt
14 kt
G25 kt
14 kt
G25 kt
14 kt
G25 kt
14 kt
G25 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
12 kt
G21 kt
12 kt
G21 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT230
SCT230
OVC040
OVC040
OVC040
OVC040
OVC040
OVC060
OVC060
OVC060
OVC060
OVC060
SCT230
SCT230
SCT230
SCT230
SCT230
SCT230
SCT230
SCT230
SCT230
FEW250
FEW250
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
6,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌅 04:51Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:08Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:08Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:08Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:08Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:08Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:50Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:50Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:50Z
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
200° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT230
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 23000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM150800 08:00Z - 14:00Z
VFR
Wind
200° at 13 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
OVC100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 13 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Overcast skies at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 08:00Z - 12:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
OVC040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Overcast skies at 4000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM151200 12:00Z - 18:00Z
VFR
Wind
200° at 14 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
OVC060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 14 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Overcast skies at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

PROB30 12:00Z - 13:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
OVC040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

There is a 30% probability of: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Overcast skies at 4000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM160300 03:00Z - 09:00Z
VFR
Wind
210° at 12 kt
Gusts: 21 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 21 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 25000 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.