KCDR TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Chadron Municipal (CDR · KCDR), Chadron, NE. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2335Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Chadron Municipal — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2335Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KCDR 202335Z 2100/2124 VRB06KT P6SM SCT020 BKN050 OVC070 PROB30 2100/2105 VRB15G30KT 6SM -TSRA OVC020CB FM210500 32006KT P6SM OVC015 FM210800 VRB06KT 6SM BR OVC010 FM211800 05010KT P6SM VCSH BKN020
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0500Z | Initial | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL, Broken at 5,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 7,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0500Z | PROB | Variable at 15-30 kt | 6+ SM | 2,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0500Z to 0800Z | FM | 320° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0800Z to 1800Z | FM | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 1,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 050° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Broken at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
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.
- 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 KCDR?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2335Z for Chadron Municipal reads: TAF KCDR 202335Z 2100/2124 VRB06KT P6SM SCT020 BKN050 OVC070 PROB30 2100/2105 VRB15G30KT 6SM -TSRA OVC020CB FM210500 32006KT P6SM OVC015 FM210800 VRB06KT 6SM BR OVC010 FM211800 05010KT P6SM VCSH BKN020
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 KCDR
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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