KBLF TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Mercer County Airport (BLF · KBLF), Bluefield, WV. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Mercer County Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KBLF 062320Z 0700/0724 24005KT P6SM VCSH BKN035 TEMPO 0700/0701 4SM -SHRA BR OVC025 FM070300 VRB03KT P6SM SCT060 FM071000 VRB03KT 5SM BR SCT060 FM071300 VRB04KT P6SM BKN040 FM071800 26006KT P6SM VCSH BKN050
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0300Z | Initial | 240° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0100Z | TEMPO | Calm | 4 SM | 2,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0300Z to 1000Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1000Z to 1300Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 5 SM | Clear | Scattered at 6,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1300Z to 1800Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 260° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
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 KBLF?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for Mercer County Airport reads: TAF KBLF 062320Z 0700/0724 24005KT P6SM VCSH BKN035 TEMPO 0700/0701 4SM -SHRA BR OVC025 FM070300 VRB03KT P6SM SCT060 FM071000 VRB03KT 5SM BR SCT060 FM071300 VRB04KT P6SM BKN040 FM071800 26006KT P6SM VCSH BKN050
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 KBLF
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.