KCMX TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Houghton County Memorial Airport (CMX · KCMX), Hancock, MI. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2328Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Houghton County Memorial Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2328Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KCMX 062328Z 0700/0724 18008KT P6SM SKC FM070400 20009G19KT P6SM SKC FM071200 23009G19KT P6SM SKC FM071800 25009KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT090CB FM072100 29008KT P6SM -TSRA BKN050CB
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0400Z | Initial | 180° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0400Z to 1200Z | FM | 200° at 9-19 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1200Z to 1800Z | FM | 230° at 9-19 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1800Z to 2100Z | FM | 250° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 9,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2100Z to 0000Z | FM | 290° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 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 KCMX?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2328Z for Houghton County Memorial Airport reads: TAF KCMX 062328Z 0700/0724 18008KT P6SM SKC FM070400 20009G19KT P6SM SKC FM071200 23009G19KT P6SM SKC FM071800 25009KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT090CB FM072100 29008KT P6SM -TSRA BKN050CB
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 KCMX
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.