KCNM TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Cavern City Air Trml (CNM · KCNM), Carlsbad, NM. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0520Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Cavern City Air Trml — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0520Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF KCNM 050520Z 0506/0606 22008KT P6SM SKC FM050800 30007KT P6SM FEW200 FM051200 34008KT P6SM FEW250
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 0800Z | Initial | 220° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1200Z | FM | 300° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1200Z to 0600Z | FM | 340° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few 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 5 Nov 2026 0520Z for Cavern City Air Trml reads: TAF KCNM 050520Z 0506/0606 22008KT P6SM SKC FM050800 30007KT P6SM FEW200 FM051200 34008KT P6SM FEW250
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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