KCAR TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Caribou Municipal (CAR · KCAR), Caribou, ME. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1418Z, valid 1400Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Caribou Municipal — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1418Z
valid 1400Z to 1200ZTAF KCAR 051418Z 0514/0612 12005KT P6SM OVC004 FM051600 16008G15KT P6SM SCT050 FM052200 18007KT P6SM OVC016
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 | 120° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 400 ft OVC | Overcast at 400 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 1600Z to 2200Z | FM | 160° at 8-15 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2200Z to 1200Z | FM | 180° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 1,600 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,600 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
- 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 KCAR?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1418Z for Caribou Municipal reads: TAF KCAR 051418Z 0514/0612 12005KT P6SM OVC004 FM051600 16008G15KT P6SM SCT050 FM052200 18007KT P6SM OVC016
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 KCAR
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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