Welcome to taf.to, a quick and easy source for METAR (Meteorological Aerodrome Report) and TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast) data. These reports provide crucial weather information for pilots and aviation enthusiasts.
I created this site so I could quickly check airport conditions on slow or inconsistent internet connections.
There are several convenient ways to access METAR and TAF reports (besides the form on the homepage):
You can access reports by appending the ICAO station code to our domain:
http://taf.to/<station> or https://taf.to/<station>
Example (KORD - Chicago O'Hare):
https://taf.to/KORD
Alternatively, you can use the ICAO station code as a subdomain:
http://<station>.taf.to or https://<station>.taf.to
Example (KJFK - New York JFK):
http://kjfk.taf.to
By default, weather reports are annotated with Tactical Decision Aid (TDA) color codes to help quickly assess conditions based on flight categories, wind, and other hazards:
These categories are primarily based on ceiling (cloud height AGL) and visibility. The most restrictive condition determines the category.
| Category | Color Code | Ceiling (AGL) | Visibility (Statute Miles) |
|---|---|---|---|
| VFR (Visual Flight Rules) | None | Greater than 3,000 feet | Greater than 5 miles |
| MVFR (Marginal Visual Flight Rules) | Blue | 1,000 to 3,000 feet | 3 to 5 miles |
| IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) | Red | 500 to less than 1,000 feet | 1 to less than 3 miles |
| LIFR (Low Instrument Flight Rules) | Magenta | Less than 500 feet | Less than 1 mile |
Note: Specific values can vary slightly by region or controlling agency, but these are widely accepted FAA guidelines.
Color-coding for wind is less standardized across all TDAs than flight categories.
| Condition | Color Code | Wind Speed (knots) |
|---|---|---|
| Calm / Light | None | 0-9 kts |
| Moderate | Blue | 10-19 kts |
| Strong | Red | 20-29 kts |
| Very Strong / Gales | Amber | 30+ kts |
Beyond flight categories and wind, METARs and TAFs report various other weather phenomena crucial for flight safety.
| Condition | Color Code | Hazards |
|---|---|---|
| Marginal visibility | Blue | Rain (RA), Mist (BR) |
| Low visibility | Red | Snow (SN), Smoke (FU) |
| Very low visibility | Magenta | Fog (FG) |
| Hazardous | Amber | Thunderstorms (TS), Cumulonimbus Clouds (CB), Freezing Precipitation (FZRA, FZDZ, FZFG), Hail (GR), Wind Shear (WS), Volcanic Ash (VA) |
If you prefer the raw, unannotated METAR/TAF string, you can append the ?raw query parameter to the URL:
For automated systems or command-line access, you can retrieve reports via a DNS TXT record query:
<station>.taf.to
Example (LEMD - Madrid Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport):
Using dig (Linux/macOS):
dig TXT LEMD.taf.to +short
Using nslookup (Windows):
nslookup -q=TXT LEMD.taf.to
The reponse will include METAR and TAF strings enclosed in quotes.
The METAR and TAF data provided by taf.to is sourced from official channels but is intended as supplemental information only. We do not verify or guarantee the accuracy or reliability of the data. Always ensure you are using the most current information from official aviation weather sources for flight planning and decision-making.
If you have any questions, feedback, or issues, please feel free to reach out to info <at> taf.to.