KCVS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Cannon Air Force Base (CVS · KCVS), Clovis, NM. Issued 6 Aug 2026 1820Z, valid 1800Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Cannon Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF amended · issued 6 Aug 2026 1820Z
valid 1800Z to 0000ZTAF COR KCVS 061820Z 0618/0724 17015KT 9999 FEW250 QNH3005INS BECMG 0622/0623 16010G20KT 9999 SCT150 QNH3005INS BECMG 0703/0704 35015G25KT 9000 -SHRA BKN120 QNH3010INS TEMPO 0704/0706 33025G35KT 8000 -TSRA BKN100CB BECMG 0706/0707 20012G20KT 9999 NSW SCT250 QNH3012INS BECMG 0717/0718 20010KT 9999 FEW250 QNH3007INS TX39/0621Z TN22/0712Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800Z to 2200Z | Initial | 170° at 15 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2200Z to 0300Z | BECMG | 160° at 10-20 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 0600Z | BECMG | 350° at 15-25 kt | 5.59 SM | 12,000 ft BKN | Broken at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0400Z to 0600Z | TEMPO | 330° at 25-35 kt | 4.97 SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Broken at 10,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0600Z to 1700Z | BECMG | 200° at 12-20 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1700Z to 0000Z | BECMG | 200° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- BECMG
- Becoming — a gradual change over the stated window.
- 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.
- 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 KCVS?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 1820Z for Cannon Air Force Base reads: TAF COR KCVS 061820Z 0618/0724 17015KT 9999 FEW250 QNH3005INS BECMG 0622/0623 16010G20KT 9999 SCT150 QNH3005INS BECMG 0703/0704 35015G25KT 9000 -SHRA BKN120 QNH3010INS TEMPO 0704/0706 33025G35KT 8000 -TSRA BKN100CB BECMG 0706/0707 20012G20KT 9999 NSW SCT250 QNH3012INS BECMG 0717/0718 20010KT 9999 FEW250 QNH3007INS TX39/0621Z TN22/0712Z
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 KCVS
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.