KCEC TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Jack Mc Namara Field (CEC · KCEC), Crescent City, CA. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1145Z, valid 1200Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Jack Mc Namara Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1145Z
valid 1200Z to 1200ZTAF KCEC 051145Z 0512/0612 05003KT 6SM BR SCT050 FM052000 32009KT P6SM SCT250 FM060300 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200Z to 2000Z | Initial | 050° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0300Z | FM | 320° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 1200Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 25,000 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 KCEC?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1145Z for Jack Mc Namara Field reads: TAF KCEC 051145Z 0512/0612 05003KT 6SM BR SCT050 FM052000 32009KT P6SM SCT250 FM060300 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250
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 KCEC
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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