New York Stewart International Airport

KSWF / SWF

Newburgh, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KSWF 042222Z 0422/0524 26010KT P6SM SCT050 SCT250 TEMPO 0422/0502 28020G35KT 2SM TSRA BR BKN040CB FM050200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW050 OVC100 TEMPO 0502/0505 28020G35KT 2SM TSRA BKN040CB FM050500 VRB05KT P6SM BKN050 OVC150 FM051500 11007KT P6SM SCT030 OVC150 TEMPO 0518/0522 2SM TSRA BKN030CB AMD NOT SKED

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
22:00Z
+-1h
Sat
23:00Z
+0h
Sun
00:00Z
+1h
Sun
01:00Z
+2h
Sun
02:00Z
+3h
Sun
03:00Z
+4h
Sun
04:00Z
+5h
Sun
05:00Z
+6h
Sun
06:00Z
+7h
Sun
07:00Z
+8h
Sun
08:00Z
+9h
Sun
09:00Z
+10h
Sun
10:00Z
+11h
Sun
11:00Z
+12h
Sun
12:00Z
+13h
Sun
13:00Z
+14h
Sun
14:00Z
+15h
Sun
15:00Z
+16h
Sun
16:00Z
+17h
Sun
17:00Z
+18h
Sun
18:00Z
+19h
Sun
19:00Z
+20h
Sun
20:00Z
+21h
Sun
21:00Z
+22h
Sun
22:00Z
+23h
Wind Dir
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
280°
W
280°
W
280°
W
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
110°
E
110°
E
110°
E
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
Wind Speed
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
20 kt
G35 kt
20 kt
G35 kt
20 kt
G35 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
5 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
2SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT050
SCT250
SCT050
SCT250
SCT050
SCT250
SCT050
SCT250
BKN040CB
BKN040CB
BKN040CB
BKN050
OVC150
BKN050
OVC150
BKN050
OVC150
BKN050
OVC150
BKN050
OVC150
BKN050
OVC150
SCT050
SCT250
SCT050
SCT250
SCT050
SCT250
SCT050
SCT250
SCT030
OVC150
SCT030
OVC150
SCT030
OVC150
BKN030CB
BKN030CB
BKN030CB
BKN030CB
SCT050
SCT250
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
15,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR
Day/Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:42Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:42Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:42Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:42Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:42Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:17Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:17Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:17Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:17Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:17Z
🌙
Night
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
260° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT050 SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West (260°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 5000 feet, Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 22:00Z - 02:00Z
IFR
Wind
280° at 20 kt
Gusts: 35 kt
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN040CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the West (280°) at 20 kt. Gusts up to 35 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 4000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM050200 02:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW050 OVC100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 4 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 5000 feet, Overcast skies at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 02:00Z - 05:00Z
IFR
Wind
280° at 20 kt
Gusts: 35 kt
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN040CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the West (280°) at 20 kt. Gusts up to 35 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 4000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM050500 05:00Z - 11:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN050 OVC150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 5000 feet, Overcast skies at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM051500 15:00Z - 21:00Z
VFR
Wind
110° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT030 OVC150
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Southeast (110°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Overcast skies at 15000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 18:00Z - 22:00Z
IFR
Visibility
2SM
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN030CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 2SM. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

📚 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.