KCNM TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Cavern City Air Trml (CNM · KCNM), Carlsbad, NM. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0123Z, valid 0100Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Cavern City Air Trml — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0123Z
valid 0100Z to 0000ZTAF KCNM 210123Z 2101/2124 30005KT P6SM FEW200 FM211200 36006KT P6SM SKC FM211700 05006KT P6SM SCT045 SCT250
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0100Z to 1200Z | Initial | 300° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1200Z to 1700Z | FM | 360° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1700Z to 0000Z | FM | 050° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 4,500 ft AGL, 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 KCNM?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0123Z for Cavern City Air Trml reads: TAF KCNM 210123Z 2101/2124 30005KT P6SM FEW200 FM211200 36006KT P6SM SKC FM211700 05006KT P6SM SCT045 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 KCNM
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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