KBKW TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Raleigh County Memorial Airport (BKW · KBKW), Beaver, WV. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0118Z, valid 0100Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Raleigh County Memorial Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0118Z
valid 0100Z to 0000ZTAF KBKW 070118Z 0701/0724 18003KT P6SM VCTS SCT060CB TEMPO 0701/0703 3SM TSRA BR OVC025CB FM070300 18003KT P6SM SCT060 FM071500 23006KT P6SM SCT015 FM071700 23006KT P6SM SCT025 FM071900 23006KT P6SM SCT035 TEMPO 0719/0723 3SM TSRA BR BKN025CB
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0100Z to 0300Z | Initial | 180° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0100Z to 0300Z | TEMPO | Calm | 3 SM | 2,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0300Z to 1500Z | FM | 180° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1500Z to 1700Z | FM | 230° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1700Z to 1900Z | FM | 230° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0000Z | FM | 230° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 2300Z | TEMPO | Calm | 3 SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- 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 KBKW?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0118Z for Raleigh County Memorial Airport reads: TAF KBKW 070118Z 0701/0724 18003KT P6SM VCTS SCT060CB TEMPO 0701/0703 3SM TSRA BR OVC025CB FM070300 18003KT P6SM SCT060 FM071500 23006KT P6SM SCT015 FM071700 23006KT P6SM SCT025 FM071900 23006KT P6SM SCT035 TEMPO 0719/0723 3SM TSRA BR BKN025CB
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 KBKW
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.