KDOV TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Dover AFB (DOV · KDOV), Dover, DE. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0000Z, valid 0000Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Dover AFB — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0000Z
valid 0000Z to 0600ZTAF KDOV 210000Z 2100/2206 VRB06KT 9999 SCT040 BKN090 QNH2989INS BECMG 2102/2103 34009KT 8000 -SHRA SCT010 BKN020 OVC040 QNH2993INS BECMG 2106/2107 03012G18KT 9999 NSW SCT020 BKN030 QNH2998INS BECMG 2119/2120 07010G20KT 6000 SHRA BKN020 OVC050 QNH3003INS TX23/2118Z TN18/2200Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0200Z | Initial | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 9,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 9,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0200Z to 0600Z | BECMG | 340° at 9 kt | 4.97 SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 1,000 ft AGL, Broken at 2,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 4,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0600Z to 1900Z | BECMG | 030° at 12-18 kt | 6+ SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL, Broken at 3,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1900Z to 0600Z | BECMG | 070° at 10-20 kt | 3.73 SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Broken at 2,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 5,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- BECMG
- Becoming — a gradual change over the stated window.
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 21 Sep 2026 0000Z for Dover AFB reads: TAF KDOV 210000Z 2100/2206 VRB06KT 9999 SCT040 BKN090 QNH2989INS BECMG 2102/2103 34009KT 8000 -SHRA SCT010 BKN020 OVC040 QNH2993INS BECMG 2106/2107 03012G18KT 9999 NSW SCT020 BKN030 QNH2998INS BECMG 2119/2120 07010G20KT 6000 SHRA BKN020 OVC050 QNH3003INS TX23/2118Z TN18/2200Z
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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