Syracuse Hancock International Airport

KSYR / SYR

Syracuse, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KSYR 041720Z 0418/0518 30008KT P6SM BKN040 TEMPO 0419/0423 4SM SHRA BKN030 FM050000 06002KT P6SM OVC100 FM050700 00000KT 3SM BR SCT004 BKN015 FM051100 00000KT P6SM BKN021 FM051400 04004KT P6SM BKN100

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sat
18:00Z
+-1h
Sat
19:00Z
+0h
Sat
20:00Z
+1h
Sat
21:00Z
+2h
Sat
22:00Z
+3h
Sat
23:00Z
+4h
Sun
00:00Z
+5h
Sun
01:00Z
+6h
Sun
02:00Z
+7h
Sun
03:00Z
+8h
Sun
04:00Z
+9h
Sun
05:00Z
+10h
Sun
06:00Z
+11h
Sun
07:00Z
+12h
Sun
08:00Z
+13h
Sun
09:00Z
+14h
Sun
10:00Z
+15h
Sun
11:00Z
+16h
Sun
12:00Z
+17h
Sun
13:00Z
+18h
Sun
14:00Z
+19h
Sun
15:00Z
+20h
Sun
16:00Z
+21h
Wind Dir
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
60°
NE
300°
NW
-- -- -- -- -- -- --
40°
NE
40°
NE
40°
NE
Wind Speed
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
8 kt
-- -- -- -- -- -- --
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
4SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
3SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
Showers Rain
SHRA
Showers Rain
SHRA
Showers Rain
SHRA
Showers Rain
SHRA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN040
BKN030
BKN030
BKN030
BKN030
BKN040
OVC100
OVC100
OVC100
OVC100
OVC100
OVC100
BKN040
SCT004
BKN015
SCT004
BKN015
SCT004
BKN015
SCT004
BKN015
BKN021
BKN021
BKN021
BKN100
BKN100
BKN100
Ceiling
4,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
3,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
2,100 ft
AGL
2,100 ft
AGL
2,100 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
10,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 19:20Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:20Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:20Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:20Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:39Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:39Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:39Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:39Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:39Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
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 occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
300° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 19:00Z - 23:00Z
MVFR
Visibility
4SM
Weather
Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be good at 4SM. Weather conditions: Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM050000 00:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Wind
60° at 2 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
OVC100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the East-Northeast (60°) at 2 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Overcast skies at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM050700 07:00Z - 13:00Z
MVFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
3SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
SCT004 BKN015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North (0°) at 0 kt. Visibility will be good at 3SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Scattered clouds at 400 feet, Broken clouds at 1500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM051100 11:00Z - 17:00Z
MVFR
Wind
0° at 0 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN021
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the North (0°) at 0 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 2100 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM051400 14:00Z - 20:00Z
VFR
Wind
40° at 4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Northeast (40°) at 4 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 10000 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.