KDOV TAF

Terminal aerodrome forecast for Dover AFB (DOV · KDOV), Dover, DE. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0931Z, valid 0900Z to 1400Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map

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TAF amended · issued 5 Nov 2026 0931Z

valid 0900Z to 1400Z

TAF AMD KDOV 050931Z 0509/0614 18009KT 9999 BKN140 QNH2995INS BECMG 0512/0513 19012G20KT 9999 BKN140 QNH2987INS TEMPO 0513/0515 8000 -SHRA BECMG 0517/0518 19012G20KT 9999 BKN030 OVC120 QNH2987INS TEMPO 0601/0603 8000 -SHRA BECMG 0605/0606 21012G20KT 6000 SHRA OVC015 QNH2987INS TX24/0519Z TN19/0509Z

Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.

Period by period

Period (UTC)	Change	Wind	Vis	Ceiling	Sky	Cat
0900Z to 1200Z	Initial	180° at 9 kt	6+ SM	14,000 ft BKN	Broken at 14,000 ft AGL	VFR
`QNH2995INS` Lowest altimeter setting 29.95 inHg
1200Z to 1700Z	BECMG	190° at 12-20 kt	6+ SM	14,000 ft BKN	Broken at 14,000 ft AGL	VFR
`QNH2987INS` Lowest altimeter setting 29.87 inHg
1300Z to 1500Z	TEMPO	No change	5 SM	Clear	No cloud forecast	MVFR

1700Z to 0500Z	BECMG	190° at 12-20 kt	6+ SM	3,000 ft BKN	Broken at 3,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 12,000 ft AGL	MVFR
`QNH2987INS` Lowest altimeter setting 29.87 inHg
0100Z to 0300Z	TEMPO	No change	5 SM	Clear	No cloud forecast	MVFR

0500Z to 1400Z	BECMG	210° at 12-20 kt	3.75 SM	1,500 ft OVC	Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL	MVFR
`QNH2987INS` Lowest altimeter setting 29.87 inHg

Forecast notes

TX24/0519Z Maximum temperature 24°C at 1900Z on the 5th
TN19/0509Z Minimum temperature 19°C at 0900Z on the 5th

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 KDOV?

The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 0931Z for Dover AFB reads: TAF AMD KDOV 050931Z 0509/0614 18009KT 9999 BKN140 QNH2995INS BECMG 0512/0513 19012G20KT 9999 BKN140 QNH2987INS TEMPO 0513/0515 8000 -SHRA BECMG 0517/0518 19012G20KT 9999 BKN030 OVC120 QNH2987INS TEMPO 0601/0603 8000 -SHRA BECMG 0605/0606 21012G20KT 6000 SHRA OVC015 QNH2987INS TX24/0519Z TN19/0509Z

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 KDOV

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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