KDIK TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (DIK · KDIK), Dickinson, ND. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1737Z, valid 1800Z to 1800Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1737Z
valid 1800Z to 1800ZTAF KDIK 051737Z 0518/0618 15008KT 1SM BR BKN002 TEMPO 0518/0520 1/4SM FG FM052300 14006KT P6SM SKC FM060200 16007KT P6SM FEW250 FM061300 22005KT P6SM SCT090 BKN160
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800Z to 2300Z | Initial | 150° at 8 kt | 1 SM | 200 ft BKN | Broken at 200 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 1800Z to 2000Z | TEMPO | No change | 0.25 SM | Clear | No cloud forecast | LIFR |
| 2300Z to 0200Z | FM | 140° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0200Z to 1300Z | FM | 160° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1300Z to 1800Z | FM | 220° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 16,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 9,000 ft AGL, Broken at 16,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KDIK?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1737Z for Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional reads: TAF KDIK 051737Z 0518/0618 15008KT 1SM BR BKN002 TEMPO 0518/0520 1/4SM FG FM052300 14006KT P6SM SKC FM060200 16007KT P6SM FEW250 FM061300 22005KT P6SM SCT090 BKN160
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 KDIK
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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