Tinker Air Force Base

KTIK / TIK

Oklahoma City, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KTIK 040900Z 0409/0515 16009KT 9999 SKC QNH2999INS BECMG 0414/0415 20012KT 9999 SCT050 QNH3001INS BECMG 0502/0503 16009KT 9999 BKN050 QNH2993INS TEMPO 0505/0507 35012G25KT 4800 TSRA OVC050CB BECMG 0508/0509 07012KT 9999 VCTS BKN050CB QNH3002INS BECMG 0510/0511 36015G25KT 6000 TSRA BKN040CB QNH3000INS TX38/0421Z TN24/0410Z

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
Sun
11:00Z
+17h
Sun
12:00Z
+18h
Sun
13:00Z
+19h
Wind Dir
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
350°
N
350°
N
160°
S
70°
E
70°
E
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
360°
N
Wind Speed
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
12 kt
G25 kt
12 kt
G25 kt
9 kt
12 kt
12 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 kt
15 kt
G25 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
4.8 km
4.8 km
10+ km
10+ km
10+ km
6 km
6 km
6 km
6 km
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Thunderstorm Rain
TSRA
Clouds
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
BKN050
BKN050
BKN050
OVC050CB
OVC050CB
BKN050
BKN050CB
BKN050CB
BKN040CB
BKN040CB
BKN040CB
BKN040CB
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
5,000 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
5,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR IFR IFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 19:08Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:08Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:08Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:08Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:08Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:52Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:52Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:52Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:52Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:52Z
☀️
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
160° at 9 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 14:00Z - 15:00Z
VFR
Wind
200° at 12 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
SCT050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Scattered clouds at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 02:00Z - 03:00Z
VFR
Wind
160° at 9 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 05:00Z - 07:00Z
IFR
Wind
350° at 12 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
4.8 km
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
OVC050CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the North (350°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be moderate at 4.8 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain. Overcast skies at 5000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 08:00Z - 09:00Z
MVFR
Wind
70° at 12 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
BKN050CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the East-Northeast (70°) at 12 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Broken clouds at 5000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 10:00Z - 11:00Z
MVFR
Wind
360° at 15 kt
Gusts: 25 kt
Visibility
6 km
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN040CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the North (360°) at 15 kt. Gusts up to 25 kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 6 km. 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.