KECP TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP · KECP), Panama City Beach, FL. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2327Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2327Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KECP 062327Z 0700/0724 16009KT P6SM SCT050 FM071500 11007KT P6SM SCT025 BKN035 PROB30 0716/0721 4SM -TSRA BKN040CB
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 1500Z | Initial | 160° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1500Z to 0000Z | FM | 110° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1600Z to 2100Z | PROB | Calm | 4 SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
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 KECP?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2327Z for Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport reads: TAF KECP 062327Z 0700/0724 16009KT P6SM SCT050 FM071500 11007KT P6SM SCT025 BKN035 PROB30 0716/0721 4SM -TSRA BKN040CB
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 KECP
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.