KDOV TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base (DOV · KDOV), Dover, DE. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0000Z, valid 0000Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0000Z
valid 0000Z to 0600ZTAF KDOV 070000Z 0700/0806 23009KT 9999 SCT025 BKN040 BKN200 QNH3009INS BECMG 0720/0721 22006KT 9000 -SHRA BKN035 OVC050 QNH3010INS TEMPO 0721/0802 8000 -TSRA BKN020CB BECMG 0802/0803 22006KT 9999 NSW BKN040 QNH3006INS TX36/0719Z TN24/0710Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 2000Z | Initial | 230° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0200Z | BECMG | 220° at 6 kt | 5.59 SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2100Z to 0200Z | TEMPO | Calm | 4.97 SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Broken at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0200Z to 0600Z | BECMG | 220° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Broken 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 KDOV?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0000Z for Dover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force Base reads: TAF KDOV 070000Z 0700/0806 23009KT 9999 SCT025 BKN040 BKN200 QNH3009INS BECMG 0720/0721 22006KT 9000 -SHRA BKN035 OVC050 QNH3010INS TEMPO 0721/0802 8000 -TSRA BKN020CB BECMG 0802/0803 22006KT 9999 NSW BKN040 QNH3006INS TX36/0719Z TN24/0710Z
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.