KBPK TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Baxter County (BPK · KBPK), Mountain Home, AR. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Baxter County — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KBPK 202320Z 2100/2124 17009KT 6SM BR SCT050 OVC080 FM210300 29008KT P6SM VCTS SCT030CB OVC060 TEMPO 2105/2108 6SM -TSRA BR BKN300CB FM210800 VRB05KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC080 FM211500 31007KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
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 | 170° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 8,000 ft OVC | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 8,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 0800Z | FM | 290° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 6,000 ft OVC | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0500Z to 0800Z | TEMPO | Calm | 6+ SM | 30,000 ft BKN | Broken at 30,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1500Z | FM | Variable at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 8,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 8,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1500Z to 0000Z | FM | 310° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 12,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 8,000 ft AGL, Broken at 12,000 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KBPK?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z for Baxter County reads: TAF KBPK 202320Z 2100/2124 17009KT 6SM BR SCT050 OVC080 FM210300 29008KT P6SM VCTS SCT030CB OVC060 TEMPO 2105/2108 6SM -TSRA BR BKN300CB FM210800 VRB05KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC080 FM211500 31007KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
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 KBPK
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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