KBMI TAF

Terminal aerodrome forecast for Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (BMI · KBMI), Bloomington/Normal, IL. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1131Z, valid 1200Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map

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TAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1131Z

valid 1200Z to 1200Z

TAF KBMI 051131Z 0512/0612 24012G20KT P6SM OVC012 FM052200 27012KT 6SM -SHRA SCT007 OVC012 TEMPO 0523/0603 4SM -SHRA BR OVC007 FM060300 33014KT P6SM SCT007 OVC012

Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.

Period by period

Period (UTC)	Change	Wind	Vis	Ceiling	Sky	Cat
1200Z to 2200Z	Initial	240° at 12-20 kt	6+ SM	1,200 ft OVC	Overcast at 1,200 ft AGL	MVFR

2200Z to 0300Z	FM	270° at 12 kt	6+ SM	1,200 ft OVC	Scattered at 700 ft AGL, Overcast at 1,200 ft AGL	MVFR

2300Z to 0300Z	TEMPO	No change	4 SM	700 ft OVC	Overcast at 700 ft AGL	IFR

0300Z to 1200Z	FM	330° at 14 kt	6+ SM	1,200 ft OVC	Scattered at 700 ft AGL, Overcast at 1,200 ft AGL	MVFR

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

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 5 Nov 2026 1131Z for Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal reads: TAF KBMI 051131Z 0512/0612 24012G20KT P6SM OVC012 FM052200 27012KT 6SM -SHRA SCT007 OVC012 TEMPO 0523/0603 4SM -SHRA BR OVC007 FM060300 33014KT P6SM SCT007 OVC012

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.

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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.

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