KEED TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Needles Airport (EED · KEED), Needles, CA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2336Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Needles Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2336Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KEED 062336Z 0700/0724 19012KT P6SM FEW120 FM070400 12014G22KT P6SM SCT150 FM070700 20010KT P6SM FEW150 FM070900 VRB05KT P6SM FEW150 FEW200 FM071800 20010KT P6SM FEW120
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0400Z | Initial | 190° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0400Z to 0700Z | FM | 120° at 14-22 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0700Z to 0900Z | FM | 200° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0900Z to 1800Z | FM | Variable at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 15,000 ft AGL, Few at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 200° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KEED?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2336Z for Needles Airport reads: TAF KEED 062336Z 0700/0724 19012KT P6SM FEW120 FM070400 12014G22KT P6SM SCT150 FM070700 20010KT P6SM FEW150 FM070900 VRB05KT P6SM FEW150 FEW200 FM071800 20010KT P6SM FEW120
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 KEED
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.