KCEC TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Jack Mc Namara Field Airport (CEC · KCEC), Crescent City, CA. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0225Z, valid 0200Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Jack Mc Namara Field Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0225Z
valid 0200Z to 0000ZTAF KCEC 070225Z 0702/0724 31004KT 3SM BR OVC003 TEMPO 0702/0705 1/4SM FG VV002 FM070700 18003KT 2SM BR OVC003 TEMPO 0707/0711 1/4SM FG VV002 FM071100 VRB02KT 2SM BR OVC002 TEMPO 0711/0715 1/4SM FG VV001 FM071800 19004KT 4SM BR OVC004
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0200Z to 0700Z | Initial | 310° at 4 kt | 3 SM | 300 ft OVC | Overcast at 300 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 0200Z to 0500Z | TEMPO | Calm | 0.25 SM | Clear | Sky obscured | LIFR |
| 0700Z to 1100Z | FM | 180° at 3 kt | 2 SM | 300 ft OVC | Overcast at 300 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 0700Z to 1100Z | TEMPO | Calm | 0.25 SM | Clear | Sky obscured | LIFR |
| 1100Z to 1800Z | FM | Variable at 2 kt | 2 SM | 200 ft OVC | Overcast at 200 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 1100Z to 1500Z | TEMPO | Calm | 0.25 SM | Clear | Sky obscured | LIFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 190° at 4 kt | 4 SM | 400 ft OVC | Overcast at 400 ft AGL | LIFR |
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
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KCEC?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0225Z for Jack Mc Namara Field Airport reads: TAF KCEC 070225Z 0702/0724 31004KT 3SM BR OVC003 TEMPO 0702/0705 1/4SM FG VV002 FM070700 18003KT 2SM BR OVC003 TEMPO 0707/0711 1/4SM FG VV002 FM071100 VRB02KT 2SM BR OVC002 TEMPO 0711/0715 1/4SM FG VV001 FM071800 19004KT 4SM BR OVC004
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.