KBMI TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI · KBMI), Bloomington/Normal, IL. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KBMI 062320Z 0700/0724 18006KT P6SM SCT120 FM070800 17005KT 4SM BR VCSH FEW007 BKN012 TEMPO 0710/0714 BKN007 FM071400 20008KT P6SM BKN012 FM071800 23009KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0800Z | Initial | 180° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1400Z | FM | 170° at 5 kt | 4 SM | 1,200 ft BKN | Few at 700 ft AGL, Broken at 1,200 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1000Z to 1400Z | TEMPO | Calm | n/a | 700 ft BKN | Broken at 700 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1400Z to 1800Z | FM | 200° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 1,200 ft BKN | Broken at 1,200 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 230° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
- 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.
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 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 KBMI?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal reads: TAF KBMI 062320Z 0700/0724 18006KT P6SM SCT120 FM070800 17005KT 4SM BR VCSH FEW007 BKN012 TEMPO 0710/0714 BKN007 FM071400 20008KT P6SM BKN012 FM071800 23009KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040
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 KBMI
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.