KCEC TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Jack Mc Namara Field (CEC · KCEC), Crescent City, CA. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0539Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Jack Mc Namara Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0539Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF KCEC 210539Z 2106/2206 18008KT 6SM BR OVC004 FM211100 22003KT 3SM -DZ BR OVC003 FM211700 24005KT 6SM BR OVC004 FM212000 30009KT P6SM OVC007 FM220200 18007KT 5SM BR OVC004
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 1100Z | Initial | 180° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 400 ft OVC | Overcast at 400 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 1100Z to 1700Z | FM | 220° at 3 kt | 3 SM | 300 ft OVC | Overcast at 300 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 1700Z to 2000Z | FM | 240° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 400 ft OVC | Overcast at 400 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 2000Z to 0200Z | FM | 300° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 700 ft OVC | Overcast at 700 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0200Z to 0600Z | FM | 180° at 7 kt | 5 SM | 400 ft OVC | Overcast at 400 ft AGL | LIFR |
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.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KCEC?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0539Z for Jack Mc Namara Field reads: TAF KCEC 210539Z 2106/2206 18008KT 6SM BR OVC004 FM211100 22003KT 3SM -DZ BR OVC003 FM211700 24005KT 6SM BR OVC004 FM212000 30009KT P6SM OVC007 FM220200 18007KT 5SM 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.
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