Stinson Municipal Airport

KSSF / SSF

San Antonio, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KSSF 041140Z 0412/0512 16005KT P6SM OVC012 FM041500 16007KT P6SM SCT030 SCT250 FM042200 14010KT P6SM SCT060 FM050600 15006KT P6SM SCT025 FM050800 16004KT P6SM BKN015

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
17:00Z
+-1h
Sat
18:00Z
+0h
Sat
19:00Z
+1h
Sat
20:00Z
+2h
Sat
21:00Z
+3h
Sat
22:00Z
+4h
Sat
23:00Z
+5h
Sun
00:00Z
+6h
Sun
01:00Z
+7h
Sun
02:00Z
+8h
Sun
03:00Z
+9h
Sun
04:00Z
+10h
Sun
05:00Z
+11h
Sun
06:00Z
+12h
Sun
07:00Z
+13h
Sun
08:00Z
+14h
Sun
09:00Z
+15h
Sun
10:00Z
+16h
Wind Dir
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
140°
SE
160°
S
160°
S
150°
SE
150°
SE
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
Wind Speed
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
5 kt
5 kt
6 kt
6 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
Visibility
>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
Clouds
OVC012
OVC012
OVC012
OVC012
OVC012
SCT060
SCT060
SCT060
SCT060
SCT060
SCT060
OVC012
OVC012
SCT025
SCT025
BKN015
BKN015
BKN015
Ceiling
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
1,200 ft
AGL
1,200 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 18:57Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:57Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:57Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:57Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:02Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:02Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 05:02Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:02Z
☀️
Day
🌅 05:02Z
☀️
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
MVFR
Wind
160° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
OVC012
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Overcast skies at 1200 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM041500 15:00Z - 21:00Z
VFR
Wind
160° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT030 SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM042200 22:00Z - 04:00Z
VFR
Wind
140° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT060
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 6000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM050600 06:00Z - 12:00Z
VFR
Wind
150° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT025
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM050800 08:00Z - 14:00Z
MVFR
Wind
160° at 4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 4 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 1500 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.