KBIF TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (BIF · KBIF), Fort Bliss/El Paso, TX. Issued 6 Aug 2026 1900Z, valid 1900Z to 0100Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 1900Z
valid 1900Z to 0100ZTAF KBIF 061900Z 0619/0801 VRB25G30KT 9999 BKN080 510206 QNH3010INS BECMG 0620/0621 VRB25G30KT 9999 VCTS BKN080CB 510206 QNH3004INS TEMPO 0622/0701 VRB35G48KT 1600 TSRA BKN080CB TEMPO 0701/0704 VRB25G35KT 4800 TSRA BKN080CB BECMG 0704/0705 34010G15KT 9999 NSW BKN080 510206 QNH3009INS BECMG 0706/0707 VRB06KT 9999 BKN080 510206 QNH3001INS TX39/0619Z TN25/0709Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900Z to 2000Z | Initial | Variable at 25-30 kt | 6+ SM | 8,000 ft BKN | Broken at 8,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0400Z | BECMG | Variable at 25-30 kt | 6+ SM | 8,000 ft BKN | Broken at 8,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2200Z to 0100Z | TEMPO | Variable at 35-48 kt | 0.99 SM | 8,000 ft BKN | Broken at 8,000 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 0100Z to 0400Z | TEMPO | Variable at 25-35 kt | 2.98 SM | 8,000 ft BKN | Broken at 8,000 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0400Z to 0600Z | BECMG | 340° at 10-15 kt | 6+ SM | 8,000 ft BKN | Broken at 8,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0600Z to 0100Z | BECMG | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 8,000 ft BKN | Broken at 8,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- BECMG
- Becoming — a gradual change over the stated window.
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
What the categories mean
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KBIF?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 1900Z for Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) reads: TAF KBIF 061900Z 0619/0801 VRB25G30KT 9999 BKN080 510206 QNH3010INS BECMG 0620/0621 VRB25G30KT 9999 VCTS BKN080CB 510206 QNH3004INS TEMPO 0622/0701 VRB35G48KT 1600 TSRA BKN080CB TEMPO 0701/0704 VRB25G35KT 4800 TSRA BKN080CB BECMG 0704/0705 34010G15KT 9999 NSW BKN080 510206 QNH3009INS BECMG 0706/0707 VRB06KT 9999 BKN080 510206 QNH3001INS TX39/0619Z TN25/0709Z
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 KBIF
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.