KAFF TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for USAF Academy Airfield (AFF · KAFF), Colorado Springs, CO. Issued 6 Aug 2026 1903Z, valid 1900Z to 0100Z, decoded period by period below.
All of USAF Academy Airfield — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 1903Z
valid 1900Z to 0100ZTAF KAFF 061903Z 0619/0801 13014KT 9999 FEW120 FEW200 QNH3015INS WND 040V180 BECMG 0702/0703 35009KT 9999 SKC QNH3022INS BECMG 0716/0717 05009KT 9999 SKC QNH3027INS WND 010V150 BECMG 0720/0721 12010G15KT 9999 FEW140 FEW250 QNH3023INS TX32/0622Z TN13/0711Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 0701 NEXT 0711
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900Z to 0200Z | Initial | 130° at 14 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 12,000 ft AGL, Few at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0200Z to 1600Z | BECMG | 350° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1600Z to 2000Z | BECMG | 050° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0100Z | BECMG | 120° at 10-15 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 14,000 ft AGL, Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- BECMG
- Becoming — a gradual change over the stated window.
What the categories mean
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KAFF?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 1903Z for USAF Academy Airfield reads: TAF KAFF 061903Z 0619/0801 13014KT 9999 FEW120 FEW200 QNH3015INS WND 040V180 BECMG 0702/0703 35009KT 9999 SKC QNH3022INS BECMG 0716/0717 05009KT 9999 SKC QNH3027INS WND 010V150 BECMG 0720/0721 12010G15KT 9999 FEW140 FEW250 QNH3023INS TX32/0622Z TN13/0711Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 0701 NEXT 0711
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 KAFF
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.