KCBM TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Columbus AFB (CBM · KCBM), Columbus, MS. Issued 21 Sep 2026 1815Z, valid 1800Z to 2300Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Columbus AFB — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF amended · issued 21 Sep 2026 1815Z
valid 1800Z to 2300ZTAF AMD KCBM 211815Z 2118/2223 04008KT 9999 VCTS SCT050CB QNH2980INS TEMPO 2118/2203 36012G20KT 8000 TSRA BKN050CB TEMPO 2205/2208 36012G20KT 8000 -TSRA BKN060CB BECMG 2207/2208 VRB03KT 9999 NSW FEW080 QNH2996INS TX36/2120Z TN23/2211Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800Z to 0700Z | Initial | 040° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0300Z | TEMPO | 360° at 12-20 kt | 4.97 SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0500Z to 0800Z | TEMPO | 360° at 12-20 kt | 4.97 SM | 6,000 ft BKN | Broken at 6,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0700Z to 2300Z | BECMG | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 8,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- BECMG
- Becoming — a gradual change over the stated window.
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 KCBM?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 1815Z for Columbus AFB reads: TAF AMD KCBM 211815Z 2118/2223 04008KT 9999 VCTS SCT050CB QNH2980INS TEMPO 2118/2203 36012G20KT 8000 TSRA BKN050CB TEMPO 2205/2208 36012G20KT 8000 -TSRA BKN060CB BECMG 2207/2208 VRB03KT 9999 NSW FEW080 QNH2996INS TX36/2120Z TN23/2211Z
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 KCBM
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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