KCRQ TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for McClellan-Palomar Airport (CRQ · KCRQ · CLD), Carlsbad, CA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of McClellan-Palomar Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KCRQ 062320Z 0700/0724 25008KT P6SM FEW015 SCT200 FM070300 VRB04KT P6SM SCT010 SCT200 TEMPO 0707/0711 BKN008 FM071100 VRB03KT P6SM BKN008 FM071600 24005KT P6SM SCT012 SCT200 FM071900 25008KT P6SM SCT120
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0300Z | Initial | 250° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 1,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 1100Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 1,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0700Z to 1100Z | TEMPO | Calm | n/a | 800 ft BKN | Broken at 800 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1100Z to 1600Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 800 ft BKN | Broken at 800 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1600Z to 1900Z | FM | 240° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 1,200 ft AGL, Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0000Z | FM | 250° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
What the categories mean
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KCRQ?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for McClellan-Palomar Airport reads: TAF KCRQ 062320Z 0700/0724 25008KT P6SM FEW015 SCT200 FM070300 VRB04KT P6SM SCT010 SCT200 TEMPO 0707/0711 BKN008 FM071100 VRB03KT P6SM BKN008 FM071600 24005KT P6SM SCT012 SCT200 FM071900 25008KT P6SM SCT120
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 KCRQ
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.