Volk Field

KVOK / VOK

Camp Douglas, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KVOK 150900Z 1509/1615 18009KT 9999 FEW050 BKN080 OVC100 520204 QNH2977INS BECMG 1514/1515 21010G15KT 9999 FEW030 SCT040 510204 QNH2975INS BECMG 1522/1523 20009KT 9999 SKC QNH2971INS TEMPO 1601/1608 19010G20KT 8000 -TSRA BKN040CB TX27/1522Z TN10/1511Z

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
Sat
05:00Z
+17h
Sat
06:00Z
+18h
Sat
07:00Z
+19h
Sat
08:00Z
+20h
Sat
09:00Z
+21h
Sat
10:00Z
+22h
Sat
11:00Z
+23h
Sat
12:00Z
+24h
Sat
13:00Z
+25h
Wind Dir
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
210°
SW
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
190°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
Wind Speed
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
10 kt
G15 kt
9 kt
G15 kt
9 kt
G15 kt
9 kt
G15 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
9 kt
G15 kt
9 kt
G15 kt
9 kt
G15 kt
9 kt
G15 kt
9 kt
G15 kt
9 kt
G15 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
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 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
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
Light Thunderstorm Rain
-TSRA
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
FEW050
BKN080
FEW050
BKN080
FEW050
BKN080
FEW030
SCT040
FEW030
SCT040
FEW030
SCT040
FEW030
SCT040
FEW030
SCT040
FEW030
SCT040
FEW030
SCT040
FEW030
SCT040
CLR
CLR
CLR
BKN040CB
BKN040CB
BKN040CB
BKN040CB
BKN040CB
BKN040CB
BKN040CB
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
CLR
Ceiling
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:05Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:05Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:05Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:05Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:05Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:53Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:53Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:53Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:53Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:53Z
☀️
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
180° at 9 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW050 BKN080 OVC100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South (180°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 5000 feet, Broken clouds at 8000 feet, Overcast skies at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 14:00Z - 15:00Z
VFR
Wind
210° at 10 kt
Gusts: 15 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
FEW030 SCT040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 15 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Few clouds at 3000 feet, Scattered clouds at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

BECMG 22:00Z - 23:00Z
VFR
Wind
200° at 9 kt
Visibility
10+ km
Clouds
CLR
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 10+ km. Skies will be clear. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

TEMPO 01:00Z - 08:00Z
MVFR
Wind
190° at 10 kt
Gusts: 20 kt
Visibility
8 km
Weather
Light Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN040CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Winds from the South (190°) at 10 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt are expected. Visibility will be good at 8 km. Weather conditions: Light 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.