KDMA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMA · KDMA), Tucson, AZ. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0245Z, valid 0300Z to 0900Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Davis Monthan Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0245Z
valid 0300Z to 0900ZTAF KDMA 070245Z 0703/0809 23012KT 9999 SCT120 BKN200 QNH3000INS BECMG 0706/0707 12009KT 9999 SCT120 BKN200 QNH2999INS BECMG 0713/0714 VRB06KT 9999 SCT130 QNH3004INS BECMG 0719/0720 30012KT 9999 BKN100 510009 510903 QNH3000INS BECMG 0721/0722 VRB10G20KT 9999 VCTS SCT040 BKN100CB QNH2996INS TEMPO 0723/0803 VRB20G35KT 6000 TSRA BKN040CB BECMG 0803/0804 12009KT 9999 NSW BKN110 QNH3002INS TX39/0722Z TN26/0713Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0300Z to 0600Z | Initial | 230° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | 20,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL, Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0600Z to 1300Z | BECMG | 120° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 20,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL, Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1300Z to 1900Z | BECMG | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 13,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 2100Z | BECMG | 300° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Broken at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2100Z to 0300Z | BECMG | Variable at 10-20 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2300Z to 0300Z | TEMPO | Variable at 20-35 kt | 3.73 SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0300Z to 0900Z | BECMG | 120° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 11,000 ft BKN | Broken at 11,000 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 KDMA?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0245Z for Davis Monthan Air Force Base reads: TAF KDMA 070245Z 0703/0809 23012KT 9999 SCT120 BKN200 QNH3000INS BECMG 0706/0707 12009KT 9999 SCT120 BKN200 QNH2999INS BECMG 0713/0714 VRB06KT 9999 SCT130 QNH3004INS BECMG 0719/0720 30012KT 9999 BKN100 510009 510903 QNH3000INS BECMG 0721/0722 VRB10G20KT 9999 VCTS SCT040 BKN100CB QNH2996INS TEMPO 0723/0803 VRB20G35KT 6000 TSRA BKN040CB BECMG 0803/0804 12009KT 9999 NSW BKN110 QNH3002INS TX39/0722Z TN26/0713Z
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 KDMA
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.