KDYS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Dyess Air Force Base (DYS · KDYS), Abilene, TX. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0000Z, valid 0000Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Dyess Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0000Z
valid 0000Z to 0600ZTAF KDYS 070000Z 0700/0806 18012KT 9999 FEW080 QNH2994INS BECMG 0711/0712 20012G18KT 9999 SKC QNH3000INS BECMG 0719/0720 16012G18KT 9999 SCT100 QNH2995INS BECMG 0801/0802 15012KT 9999 FEW080 QNH2998INS TX39/0722Z TN25/0712Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 1100Z | Initial | 180° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 8,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1100Z to 1900Z | BECMG | 200° at 12-18 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0100Z | BECMG | 160° at 12-18 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0100Z to 0600Z | BECMG | 150° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 8,000 ft AGL | VFR |
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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KDYS?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0000Z for Dyess Air Force Base reads: TAF KDYS 070000Z 0700/0806 18012KT 9999 FEW080 QNH2994INS BECMG 0711/0712 20012G18KT 9999 SKC QNH3000INS BECMG 0719/0720 16012G18KT 9999 SCT100 QNH2995INS BECMG 0801/0802 15012KT 9999 FEW080 QNH2998INS TX39/0722Z TN25/0712Z
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 KDYS
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.