KBRD TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport (BRD · KBRD), Brainerd, MN. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2333Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2333Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KBRD 062333Z 0700/0724 20012G21KT P6SM FEW250 FM071200 22005KT P6SM SCT250 FM071400 28006KT P6SM SCT200 FM071600 32008KT P6SM SCT200
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 1200Z | Initial | 200° at 12-21 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1200Z to 1400Z | FM | 220° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1400Z to 1600Z | FM | 280° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1600Z to 0000Z | FM | 320° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | 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 KBRD?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2333Z for Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport reads: TAF KBRD 062333Z 0700/0724 20012G21KT P6SM FEW250 FM071200 22005KT P6SM SCT250 FM071400 28006KT P6SM SCT200 FM071600 32008KT P6SM SCT200
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 KBRD
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.