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KCRE TAF

Terminal aerodrome forecast for Grand Strand (CRE · KCRE), North Myrtle Beach, SC. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0520Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map

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TAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0520Z

valid 0600Z to 0600Z
TAF KCRE 050520Z 0506/0606 11004KT P6SM BKN250 TEMPO 0510/0513 00000KT 2SM BR BKN003 FM051300 16007KT P6SM SCT150

Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.

Period by period

Period (UTC)ChangeWindVisCeilingSkyCat
0600Z to 1300ZInitial110° at 4 kt6+ SM25,000 ft BKNBroken at 25,000 ft AGLVFR
    1000Z to 1300ZTEMPOCalm2 SM300 ft BKNBroken at 300 ft AGLLIFR
      1300Z to 0600ZFM160° at 7 kt6+ SMClearScattered at 15,000 ft AGLVFR

        What the change groups mean

        TEMPO
        Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
        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.
        LIFR
        Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.

        Frequently asked

        What is the current TAF for KCRE?

        The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 0520Z for Grand Strand reads: TAF KCRE 050520Z 0506/0606 11004KT P6SM BKN250 TEMPO 0510/0513 00000KT 2SM BR BKN003 FM051300 16007KT P6SM SCT150

        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 KCRE

        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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