KDBQ TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Dubuque Regional (DBQ · KDBQ), Dubuque, IA. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Dubuque Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KDBQ 202320Z 2100/2124 05012G18KT P6SM SCT015 OVC030 PROB30 2102/2108 6SM -RA BR FM211400 07011G18KT P6SM OVC015
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 1400Z | Initial | 050° at 12-18 kt | 6+ SM | 3,000 ft OVC | Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 3,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0200Z to 0800Z | PROB | Calm | 6+ SM | Clear | No cloud forecast | VFR |
| 1400Z to 0000Z | FM | 070° at 11-18 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KDBQ?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z for Dubuque Regional reads: TAF KDBQ 202320Z 2100/2124 05012G18KT P6SM SCT015 OVC030 PROB30 2102/2108 6SM -RA BR FM211400 07011G18KT P6SM OVC015
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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