KDLF TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Laughlin Air Force Base (DLF · KDLF), Del Rio, TX. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0220Z, valid 0200Z to 0100Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Laughlin Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF amended · issued 7 Aug 2026 0220Z
valid 0200Z to 0100ZTAF AMD KDLF 070220Z 0702/0801 VRB06KT 9999 FEW040 QNH2990INS BECMG 0709/0710 13012KT 9999 SCT020 QNH2999INS TEMPO 0712/0716 BKN018 BECMG 0717/0718 15012G20KT 9999 FEW040 QNH2994INS TX37/0721Z TN26/0712Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 0702 NEXT 0712
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0200Z to 0900Z | Initial | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0900Z to 1700Z | BECMG | 130° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1200Z to 1600Z | TEMPO | Calm | n/a | 1,800 ft BKN | Broken at 1,800 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1700Z to 0100Z | BECMG | 150° at 12-20 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 4,000 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 KDLF?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0220Z for Laughlin Air Force Base reads: TAF AMD KDLF 070220Z 0702/0801 VRB06KT 9999 FEW040 QNH2990INS BECMG 0709/0710 13012KT 9999 SCT020 QNH2999INS TEMPO 0712/0716 BKN018 BECMG 0717/0718 15012G20KT 9999 FEW040 QNH2994INS TX37/0721Z TN26/0712Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 0702 NEXT 0712
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 KDLF
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.