KBAB TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Beale Air Force Base (BAB · KBAB), Beale Air Force Base, CA. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0300Z, valid 0300Z to 0900Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Beale Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0300Z
valid 0300Z to 0900ZTAF KBAB 070300Z 0703/0809 15006KT 9999 SKC QNH2982INS BECMG 0712/0713 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH2980INS WND 23006KT AFT 0717 TX38/0800Z TN16/0713Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0300Z to 1200Z | Initial | 150° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1200Z to 0900Z | BECMG | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | 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 KBAB?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0300Z for Beale Air Force Base reads: TAF KBAB 070300Z 0703/0809 15006KT 9999 SKC QNH2982INS BECMG 0712/0713 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH2980INS WND 23006KT AFT 0717 TX38/0800Z TN16/0713Z
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 KBAB
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.