KDBQ TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ · KDBQ), Dubuque, IA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Dubuque Regional Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KDBQ 062321Z 0700/0724 16004KT P6SM SCT030 BKN060 FM070800 00000KT 2SM BR BKN015 FM071000 VRB03KT 1/2SM FG OVC003 TEMPO 0710/0714 1/4SM FG OVC001 FM071600 21005KT P6SM SCT018 SCT050
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0800Z | Initial | 160° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 6,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1000Z | FM | 000° at 0 kt | 2 SM | 1,500 ft BKN | Broken at 1,500 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1000Z to 1600Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 0.5 SM | 300 ft OVC | Overcast at 300 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 1000Z to 1400Z | TEMPO | Calm | 0.25 SM | 100 ft OVC | Overcast at 100 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 1600Z to 0000Z | FM | 210° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 1,800 ft AGL, Scattered at 5,000 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.
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KDBQ?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z for Dubuque Regional Airport reads: TAF KDBQ 062321Z 0700/0724 16004KT P6SM SCT030 BKN060 FM070800 00000KT 2SM BR BKN015 FM071000 VRB03KT 1/2SM FG OVC003 TEMPO 0710/0714 1/4SM FG OVC001 FM071600 21005KT P6SM SCT018 SCT050
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.