Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field

KTBN / TBN

Fort Leonard Wood, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF AMD KTBN 142255Z 1422/1603 14012KT 9999 FEW075 SCT150 SCT250 QNH2988INS BECMG 1504/1506 16010G18KT 9999 VCSH FEW110 SCT150 BKN210 OVC300 520006 QNH2985INS BECMG 1510/1512 19010G20KT 9999 NSW FEW110 FEW160 BKN230 520006 QNH2987INS BECMG 1523/1601 18010G25KT 9999 -SHRA FEW130 BKN170 OVC240 520008 QNH2979INS TX29/1520Z TN15/1512Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 1503 NEXT 1513

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Fri
10:00Z
+-1h
Fri
11:00Z
+0h
Fri
12:00Z
+1h
Fri
13:00Z
+2h
Fri
14:00Z
+3h
Fri
15:00Z
+4h
Fri
16:00Z
+5h
Fri
17:00Z
+6h
Fri
18:00Z
+7h
Fri
19:00Z
+8h
Fri
20:00Z
+9h
Fri
21:00Z
+10h
Fri
22:00Z
+11h
Fri
23:00Z
+12h
Sat
00:00Z
+13h
Sat
01:00Z
+14h
Wind Dir
140°
SE
140°
SE
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
Wind Speed
12 kt
12 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
10 kt
G20 kt
Visibility
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW075
SCT150
FEW075
SCT150
FEW110
FEW160
FEW110
FEW160
FEW110
FEW160
FEW110
FEW160
FEW110
FEW160
FEW110
FEW160
FEW110
FEW160
FEW110
FEW160
FEW110
FEW160
FEW110
FEW160
FEW110
FEW160
FEW110
FEW160
FEW110
FEW160
FEW110
FEW160
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
23,000 ft
AGL
23,000 ft
AGL
23,000 ft
AGL
23,000 ft
AGL
23,000 ft
AGL
23,000 ft
AGL
23,000 ft
AGL
23,000 ft
AGL
23,000 ft
AGL
23,000 ft
AGL
23,000 ft
AGL
23,000 ft
AGL
23,000 ft
AGL
23,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:58Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:58Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:58Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:58Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:58Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
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
140° at 12 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW075 SCT150 SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the Southeast (140°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 7500 feet, Scattered clouds at 15000 feet, Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 04:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Wind
160° at 10 kt
Gusts: 18 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW110 SCT150 BKN210 OVC300
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 18 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 11000 feet, Scattered clouds at 15000 feet, Broken clouds at 21000 feet, Overcast skies at 30000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 10:00Z - 12:00Z
VFR
Wind
190° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW110 FEW160 BKN230
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (190°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 11000 feet, Few clouds at 16000 feet, Broken clouds at 23000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 23:00Z - 01:00Z
LIFR
Wind
180° at 10 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
1.513 km
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
FEW130 BKN170 OVC240
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (180°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 1.513 km. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Few clouds at 13000 feet, Broken clouds at 17000 feet, Overcast skies at 24000 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument 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.