KDBQ TAF

Terminal aerodrome forecast for Dubuque Regional (DBQ · KDBQ), Dubuque, IA. 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 KDBQ 050520Z 0506/0606 23011KT P6SM OVC015 FM050900 25011KT P6SM OVC009 FM051100 26011KT 6SM -RA BR OVC007 TEMPO 0511/0515 4SM -DZ BR OVC005 FM051500 31010G21KT P6SM OVC007 FM052100 35014G21KT P6SM OVC010

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

Period by period

Period (UTC)	Change	Wind	Vis	Ceiling	Sky	Cat
0600Z to 0900Z	Initial	230° at 11 kt	6+ SM	1,500 ft OVC	Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL	MVFR

0900Z to 1100Z	FM	250° at 11 kt	6+ SM	900 ft OVC	Overcast at 900 ft AGL	IFR

1100Z to 1500Z	FM	260° at 11 kt	6+ SM	700 ft OVC	Overcast at 700 ft AGL	IFR

1100Z to 1500Z	TEMPO	No change	4 SM	500 ft OVC	Overcast at 500 ft AGL	IFR

1500Z to 2100Z	FM	310° at 10-21 kt	6+ SM	700 ft OVC	Overcast at 700 ft AGL	IFR

2100Z to 0600Z	FM	350° at 14-21 kt	6+ SM	1,000 ft OVC	Overcast at 1,000 ft AGL	MVFR

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

MVFR: Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 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 KDBQ?

The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 0520Z for Dubuque Regional reads: TAF KDBQ 050520Z 0506/0606 23011KT P6SM OVC015 FM050900 25011KT P6SM OVC009 FM051100 26011KT 6SM -RA BR OVC007 TEMPO 0511/0515 4SM -DZ BR OVC005 FM051500 31010G21KT P6SM OVC007 FM052100 35014G21KT P6SM OVC010

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 KDBQ

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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