KBRO TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Brownsville/South Padre Island International (BRO · KBRO), Brownsville, TX. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1407Z, valid 1400Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Brownsville/South Padre Island International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1407Z
valid 1400Z to 1200ZTAF KBRO 051407Z 0514/0612 08005KT P6SM VCSH FEW045 OVC060 TEMPO 0514/0516 5SM -RA BKN025 OVC035 FM051600 15010KT P6SM SCT035 FM060100 12006KT P6SM FEW090 FM060700 VRB03KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 0607/0612 4SM -SHRA BR BKN100
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1400Z to 1600Z | Initial | 080° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 6,000 ft OVC | Few at 4,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1400Z to 1600Z | TEMPO | No change | 5 SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 3,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1600Z to 0100Z | FM | 150° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0100Z to 0700Z | FM | 120° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 9,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0700Z to 1200Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0700Z to 1200Z | PROB | No change | 4 SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Broken at 10,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- 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.
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KBRO?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1407Z for Brownsville/South Padre Island International reads: TAF KBRO 051407Z 0514/0612 08005KT P6SM VCSH FEW045 OVC060 TEMPO 0514/0516 5SM -RA BKN025 OVC035 FM051600 15010KT P6SM SCT035 FM060100 12006KT P6SM FEW090 FM060700 VRB03KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 0607/0612 4SM -SHRA BR BKN100
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 KBRO
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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