KAMA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Rick Husband Amarillo International (AMA · KAMA), Amarillo, TX. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0526Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Rick Husband Amarillo International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0526Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF KAMA 210526Z 2106/2206 11011KT P6SM FEW250 FM211200 05009KT P6SM SCT027 FM211300 06009KT P6SM BKN011 FM211800 07010KT P6SM BKN022 FM212200 08008KT P6SM BKN070
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 1200Z | Initial | 110° at 11 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1200Z to 1300Z | FM | 050° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 2,700 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1300Z to 1800Z | FM | 060° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 1,100 ft BKN | Broken at 1,100 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1800Z to 2200Z | FM | 070° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 2,200 ft BKN | Broken at 2,200 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2200Z to 0600Z | FM | 080° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 7,000 ft BKN | Broken at 7,000 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.
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KAMA?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0526Z for Rick Husband Amarillo International reads: TAF KAMA 210526Z 2106/2206 11011KT P6SM FEW250 FM211200 05009KT P6SM SCT027 FM211300 06009KT P6SM BKN011 FM211800 07010KT P6SM BKN022 FM212200 08008KT P6SM BKN070
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.
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