Gustavus Airport

PAGS / GST

Gustavus, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF PAGS 151743Z 1518/1618 VRB03KT P6SM BKN007 OVC020 FM151900 23006KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040 FM160500 VRB03KT P6SM SCT040 FM161000 VRB02KT 6SM BR SCT010 BKN020 FM161500 VRB02KT P6SM OVC015 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Fri
19:00Z
+-1h
Fri
20:00Z
+0h
Fri
21:00Z
+1h
Fri
22:00Z
+2h
Fri
23:00Z
+3h
Sat
00:00Z
+4h
Sat
01:00Z
+5h
Sat
02:00Z
+6h
Sat
03:00Z
+7h
Sat
04:00Z
+8h
Sat
05:00Z
+9h
Sat
06:00Z
+10h
Sat
07:00Z
+11h
Sat
08:00Z
+12h
Sat
09:00Z
+13h
Sat
10:00Z
+14h
Sat
11:00Z
+15h
Sat
12:00Z
+16h
Sat
13:00Z
+17h
Sat
14:00Z
+18h
Sat
15:00Z
+19h
Sat
16:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
Wind Speed
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
3 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
2 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>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
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN007
OVC020
BKN007
OVC020
BKN007
OVC020
BKN007
OVC020
BKN007
OVC020
BKN007
OVC020
BKN007
OVC020
BKN007
OVC020
BKN007
OVC020
BKN007
OVC020
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT040
SCT010
BKN020
SCT010
BKN020
SCT010
BKN020
SCT010
BKN020
SCT010
BKN020
OVC015
OVC015
Ceiling
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
Flight Rules IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 19:20Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:20Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:20Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:38Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:38Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:38Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:38Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:38Z
☀️
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
IFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN007 OVC020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 700 feet, Overcast skies at 2000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

FM151900 19:00Z - 01:00Z
VFR
Wind
230° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT025 BKN040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (230°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 2500 feet, Broken clouds at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM160500 05:00Z - 11:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 3 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 3 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM161000 10:00Z - 16:00Z
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 2 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Mist
Clouds
SCT010 BKN020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 2 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Mist. Scattered clouds at 1000 feet, Broken clouds at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM161500 15:00Z - 21:00Z
MVFR
Wind
VRB° at 2 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
OVC015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 2 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Overcast skies at 1500 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.