Camp Humphreys (A-511) Desiderio Army Airfield

RKSG

Pyeongtaek, KR

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF RKSG 051100Z 0511/0617 25006KT 8000 BR BKN015 BKN030 QNH2963INS BECMG 0514/0515 VRB04KT 3200 -RA BR BKN008 OVC012 QNH2964INS BECMG 0521/0522 17009KT 4800 -SHRA VCTS BKN010CB OVC015 QNH2966INS TEMPO 0522/0601 1600 +TSRA BKN004 OVC010CB BECMG 0601/0602 18009KT 4800 -RA BR BKN010 OVC015 QNH2966INS BECMG 0605/0606 21009KT 4800 -SHRA VCTS BKN015CB OVC020 QNH2965INS TEMPO 0606/0610 3200 TSRA BR BKN009 OVC015CB BECMG 0611/0612 18006KT 1600 -RA BR OVC007 QNH2970INS TX27/0605Z TN23/0520Z

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Sun
16:00Z
+-1h
Sun
17:00Z
+0h
Sun
18:00Z
+1h
Sun
19:00Z
+2h
Sun
20:00Z
+3h
Sun
21:00Z
+4h
Sun
22:00Z
+5h
Sun
23:00Z
+6h
Mon
00:00Z
+7h
Mon
01:00Z
+8h
Mon
02:00Z
+9h
Mon
03:00Z
+10h
Mon
04:00Z
+11h
Mon
05:00Z
+12h
Mon
06:00Z
+13h
Mon
07:00Z
+14h
Mon
08:00Z
+15h
Mon
09:00Z
+16h
Mon
10:00Z
+17h
Mon
11:00Z
+18h
Mon
12:00Z
+19h
Mon
13:00Z
+20h
Mon
14:00Z
+21h
Mon
15:00Z
+22h
Wind Dir
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
250°
W
170°
S
VRB
VRB
VRB
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
210°
SW
VRB
VRB
VRB
VRB
210°
SW
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
Wind Speed
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
9 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
4 kt
9 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
Visibility
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
8 km
4.8 km
1.6 km
1.6 km
1.6 km
4.8 km
4.8 km
4.8 km
4.8 km
4.8 km
3.2 km
3.2 km
3.2 km
3.2 km
4.8 km
1.6 km
1.6 km
1.6 km
1.6 km
1.6 km
Weather
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Mist
BR
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Heavy Thunderstorm Rain
+TSRA
Heavy Thunderstorm Rain
+TSRA
Heavy Thunderstorm Rain
+TSRA
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
TSRA BR
Light Showers Rain
-SHRA
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Clouds
BKN015
BKN030
BKN015
BKN030
BKN015
BKN030
BKN015
BKN030
BKN015
BKN030
BKN010CB
OVC015
BKN004
OVC010CB
BKN004
OVC010CB
BKN004
OVC010CB
BKN010
OVC015
BKN010
OVC015
BKN010
OVC015
BKN010
OVC015
BKN015CB
OVC020
BKN009
OVC015CB
BKN009
OVC015CB
BKN009
OVC015CB
BKN009
OVC015CB
BKN015CB
OVC020
OVC007
OVC007
OVC007
OVC007
OVC007
Ceiling
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
400 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,000 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
900 ft
AGL
900 ft
AGL
900 ft
AGL
900 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
700 ft
AGL
Flight Rules MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR IFR LIFR LIFR LIFR IFR IFR IFR IFR IFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR IFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR LIFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:10Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:10Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:10Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:10Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:10Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:49Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:49Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:49Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:49Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:49Z
☀️
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 occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
MVFR
Wind
250° at 6 kt
Visibility
8 km
Weather
Mist
Clouds
BKN015 BKN030
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West-Southwest (250°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be good at 8 km. Weather conditions: Mist. Broken clouds at 1500 feet, Broken clouds at 3000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

BECMG 14:00Z - 15:00Z
IFR
Wind
VRB° at 4 kt
Visibility
3.2 km
Weather
Light Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN008 OVC012
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds will be variable in direction at 4 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 3.2 km. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 800 feet, Overcast skies at 1200 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 21:00Z - 22:00Z
IFR
Wind
170° at 9 kt
Visibility
4.8 km
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN010CB OVC015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (170°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 4.8 km. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 1000 feet, Overcast skies at 1500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 22:00Z - 01:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
1.6 km
Weather
Heavy Thunderstorm Rain
Clouds
BKN004 OVC010CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 1.6 km. Weather conditions: Heavy Thunderstorm Rain. Broken clouds at 400 feet, Overcast skies at 1000 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

BECMG 01:00Z - 02:00Z
IFR
Wind
180° at 9 kt
Visibility
4.8 km
Weather
Light Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN010 OVC015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (180°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 4.8 km. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 1000 feet, Overcast skies at 1500 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

BECMG 05:00Z - 06:00Z
IFR
Wind
210° at 9 kt
Visibility
4.8 km
Weather
Light Showers Rain
Clouds
BKN015CB OVC020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South-Southwest (210°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 4.8 km. Weather conditions: Light Showers Rain. Broken clouds at 1500 feet, Overcast skies at 2000 feet. Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) conditions - instrument flying required.

TEMPO 06:00Z - 10:00Z
LIFR
Visibility
3.2 km
Weather
Thunderstorm Rain, Mist
Clouds
BKN009 OVC015CB
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Temporary conditions (lasting less than an hour at a time) may include: Visibility will be moderate at 3.2 km. Weather conditions: Thunderstorm Rain, Mist. Broken clouds at 900 feet, Overcast skies at 1500 feet. Low IFR conditions - challenging even for instrument operations.

BECMG 11:00Z - 12:00Z
LIFR
Wind
180° at 6 kt
Visibility
1.6 km
Weather
Light Rain, Mist
Clouds
OVC007
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Conditions will gradually change to become: Winds from the South (180°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be moderate at 1.6 km. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Mist. Overcast skies at 700 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.