KBLI TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Bellingham International Airport (BLI · KBLI), Bellingham, WA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
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valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KBLI 062320Z 0700/0724 24005KT P6SM SKC FM070400 VRB02KT P6SM SKC FM070800 19003KT P6SM SCT020 FM071600 19005KT P6SM SKC FM072100 21008KT P6SM SKC
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0400Z | Initial | 240° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0400Z to 0800Z | FM | Variable at 2 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1600Z | FM | 190° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1600Z to 2100Z | FM | 190° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 2100Z to 0000Z | FM | 210° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KBLI?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for Bellingham International Airport reads: TAF KBLI 062320Z 0700/0724 24005KT P6SM SKC FM070400 VRB02KT P6SM SKC FM070800 19003KT P6SM SCT020 FM071600 19005KT P6SM SKC FM072100 21008KT P6SM SKC
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 KBLI
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.