KAMA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (AMA · KAMA), Amarillo, TX. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2335Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2335Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KAMA 062335Z 0700/0724 18017G27KT P6SM SKC FM070800 18012KT P6SM SCT250 FM071100 21012KT P6SM SCT250 FM071900 20010KT P6SM FEW250 FM072300 13009KT P6SM SCT200
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0800Z | Initial | 180° at 17-27 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1100Z | FM | 180° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1100Z to 1900Z | FM | 210° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 2300Z | FM | 200° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2300Z to 0000Z | FM | 130° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
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 KAMA?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2335Z for Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport reads: TAF KAMA 062335Z 0700/0724 18017G27KT P6SM SKC FM070800 18012KT P6SM SCT250 FM071100 21012KT P6SM SCT250 FM071900 20010KT P6SM FEW250 FM072300 13009KT P6SM SCT200
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 KAMA
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.