Tyler Pounds Regional Airport

KTYR / TYR

Tyler, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KTYR 150520Z 1506/1606 18008KT P6SM SCT250 TEMPO 1512/1515 BKN015 FM151500 19014G24KT P6SM SCT030 SCT180 BKN250 FM151700 19016G26KT P6SM FEW040 SCT180 BKN250 FM160000 19012G20KT P6SM BKN180 BKN250

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Fri
11:00Z
+-1h
Fri
12:00Z
+0h
Fri
13:00Z
+1h
Fri
14:00Z
+2h
Fri
15:00Z
+3h
Fri
16:00Z
+4h
Fri
17:00Z
+5h
Fri
18:00Z
+6h
Fri
19:00Z
+7h
Fri
20:00Z
+8h
Fri
21:00Z
+9h
Fri
22:00Z
+10h
Fri
23:00Z
+11h
Sat
00:00Z
+12h
Sat
01:00Z
+13h
Sat
02:00Z
+14h
Sat
03:00Z
+15h
Sat
04:00Z
+16h
Wind Dir
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
180°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
Wind Speed
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
8 kt
14 kt
G24 kt
14 kt
G24 kt
16 kt
G26 kt
16 kt
G26 kt
16 kt
G26 kt
16 kt
G26 kt
16 kt
G26 kt
16 kt
G26 kt
8 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 kt
12 kt
G20 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
SCT250
BKN015
BKN015
BKN015
SCT030
SCT180
SCT030
SCT180
FEW040
SCT180
FEW040
SCT180
FEW040
SCT180
FEW040
SCT180
FEW040
SCT180
FEW040
SCT180
SCT250
BKN180
BKN250
BKN180
BKN250
BKN180
BKN250
BKN180
BKN250
BKN180
BKN250
Ceiling
🌤️ Unlimited
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
25,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
18,000 ft
AGL
18,000 ft
AGL
18,000 ft
AGL
18,000 ft
AGL
18,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 18:50Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:50Z
☀️
Day
🌇 18:50Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 18:50Z
🌙
Night
🌇 18:50Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 05:08Z
🌙
Night
🌅 05:08Z
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
VFR
Wind
180° at 8 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South (180°) at 8 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 12:00Z - 15:00Z
MVFR
Clouds
BKN015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Broken clouds at 1500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM151500 15:00Z - 21:00Z
VFR
Wind
190° at 14 kt
Gusts: 24 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT030 SCT180 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (190°) at 14 kt. Gusts up to 24 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 3000 feet, Scattered clouds at 18000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM151700 17:00Z - 23:00Z
VFR
Wind
190° at 16 kt
Gusts: 26 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW040 SCT180 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (190°) at 16 kt. Gusts up to 26 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 4000 feet, Scattered clouds at 18000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM160000 00:00Z - 06:00Z
VFR
Wind
190° at 12 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN180 BKN250
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (190°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 18000 feet, Broken clouds at 25000 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.