KACV TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport (ACV · KACV), Arcata/Eureka, CA. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0129Z, valid 0100Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0129Z
valid 0100Z to 0000ZTAF KACV 070129Z 0701/0724 30005KT P6SM OVC003 FM070400 28004KT 2SM BR OVC004 FM070900 VRB02KT 1 1/2SM BR OVC004 FM071600 26002KT 4SM BR OVC003 FM072100 31007KT P6SM OVC004
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0100Z to 0400Z | Initial | 300° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 300 ft OVC | Overcast at 300 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 0400Z to 0900Z | FM | 280° at 4 kt | 2 SM | 400 ft OVC | Overcast at 400 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 0900Z to 1600Z | FM | Variable at 2 kt | 1.5 SM | 400 ft OVC | Overcast at 400 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 1600Z to 2100Z | FM | 260° at 2 kt | 4 SM | 300 ft OVC | Overcast at 300 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 2100Z to 0000Z | FM | 310° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 400 ft OVC | Overcast at 400 ft AGL | LIFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KACV?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0129Z for California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport reads: TAF KACV 070129Z 0701/0724 30005KT P6SM OVC003 FM070400 28004KT 2SM BR OVC004 FM070900 VRB02KT 1 1/2SM BR OVC004 FM071600 26002KT 4SM BR OVC003 FM072100 31007KT P6SM OVC004
How far ahead does a TAF forecast?
A TAF covers a 24-hour period at most airports and 30 hours at larger ones, issued four times a day at 0000Z, 0600Z, 1200Z and 1800Z. It describes conditions within roughly 5 statute miles of the airport, not the surrounding area.
What do FM, BECMG and TEMPO mean?
FM (from) marks a rapid, permanent change at the stated time. BECMG (becoming) marks a gradual change over the stated window. TEMPO marks conditions expected for less than half the period, in spells of under an hour each. PROB30 and PROB40 give the probability of the conditions that follow.
More about KACV
Forecasts from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.