Sarasota Bradenton International Airport

KSRQ / SRQ

Sarasota/Bradenton, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KSRQ 041721Z 0418/0518 27008KT P6SM VCTS SCT040CB BKN250 FM042000 27009KT P6SM SCT040 BKN250 FM050100 VRB04KT P6SM FEW040 BKN250 FM050900 22005KT P6SM VCTS SCT040CB BKN250 PROB30 0509/0512 4SM TSRA BKN040CB

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
19:00Z
+-1h
Sat
20:00Z
+0h
Sat
21:00Z
+1h
Sat
22:00Z
+2h
Sat
23:00Z
+3h
Sun
00:00Z
+4h
Sun
01:00Z
+5h
Sun
02:00Z
+6h
Sun
03:00Z
+7h
Sun
04:00Z
+8h
Sun
05:00Z
+9h
Sun
06:00Z
+10h
Sun
07:00Z
+11h
Sun
08:00Z
+12h
Sun
09:00Z
+13h
Sun
10:00Z
+14h
Sun
11:00Z
+15h
Sun
12:00Z
+16h
Sun
13:00Z
+17h
Sun
14:00Z
+18h
Sun
15:00Z
+19h
Sun
16:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
270°
W
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
270°
W
270°
W
Wind Speed
8 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
8 kt
8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
30%
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT040CB
BKN250
SCT040
BKN250
SCT040
BKN250
SCT040
BKN250
SCT040
BKN250
SCT040
BKN250
FEW040
BKN250
FEW040
BKN250
FEW040
BKN250
FEW040
BKN250
FEW040
BKN250
FEW040
BKN250
SCT040CB
BKN250
SCT040CB
BKN250
BKN040CB
BKN040CB
BKN040CB
SCT040CB
BKN250
SCT040CB
BKN250
SCT040CB
BKN250
SCT040CB
BKN250
SCT040CB
BKN250
Ceiling
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
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:54Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:54Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:06Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:06Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:06Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:06Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:06Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:53Z
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
MVFR
Wind
270° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT040CB BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West (270°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM042000 20:00Z - 02:00Z
VFR
Wind
270° at 9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT040 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (270°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM050100 01:00Z - 07:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW040 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 4 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 4000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM050900 09:00Z - 15:00Z
MVFR
Wind
220° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT040CB BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

PROB30 09:00Z - 12:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN040CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

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

📚 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.