KCOF TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Patrick Space Force Base (COF · KCOF), Cocoa Beach, FL. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0200Z, valid 0200Z to 0800Z, decoded period by period below.
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valid 0200Z to 0800ZTAF KCOF 070200Z 0702/0808 05009KT 9999 SCT020 BKN200 QNH3010INS TEMPO 0707/0709 07010G18KT 9000 -SHRA BECMG 0714/0715 08012G18KT 8000 -SHRA SCT015 BKN020 QNH3000INS TEMPO 0716/0720 08012G25KT 6000 -TSRA BKN020CB BECMG 0723/0724 10009KT 9999 NSW SCT030 BKN200 QNH3001INS TX31/0719Z TN25/0708Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 0704 NEXT 0710
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0200Z to 1400Z | Initial | 050° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 20,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL, Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0700Z to 0900Z | TEMPO | 070° at 10-18 kt | 5.59 SM | Clear | No cloud forecast | VFR |
| 1400Z to 2300Z | BECMG | 080° at 12-18 kt | 4.97 SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL, Broken at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1600Z to 2000Z | TEMPO | 080° at 12-25 kt | 3.73 SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Broken at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2300Z to 0800Z | BECMG | 100° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 20,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- BECMG
- Becoming — a gradual change over the stated window.
What the categories mean
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KCOF?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0200Z for Patrick Space Force Base reads: TAF KCOF 070200Z 0702/0808 05009KT 9999 SCT020 BKN200 QNH3010INS TEMPO 0707/0709 07010G18KT 9000 -SHRA BECMG 0714/0715 08012G18KT 8000 -SHRA SCT015 BKN020 QNH3000INS TEMPO 0716/0720 08012G25KT 6000 -TSRA BKN020CB BECMG 0723/0724 10009KT 9999 NSW SCT030 BKN200 QNH3001INS TX31/0719Z TN25/0708Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 0704 NEXT 0710
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 KCOF
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.