KEFD TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Ellington (EFD · KEFD), Houston, TX. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2000Z, valid 2000Z to 0200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Ellington — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2000Z
valid 2000Z to 0200ZTAF KEFD 202000Z 2020/2202 10009KT 9999 SCT030 QNH2985INS TEMPO 2117/2120 9000 -SHRA BKN030 OVC040 BECMG 2120/2121 15006KT 9999 SCT050 QNH2986INS TX34/2021Z TN26/2112Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000Z to 2000Z | Initial | 100° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1700Z to 2000Z | TEMPO | Calm | 5.59 SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Broken at 3,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 4,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2000Z to 0200Z | BECMG | 150° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- 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 KEFD?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2000Z for Ellington reads: TAF KEFD 202000Z 2020/2202 10009KT 9999 SCT030 QNH2985INS TEMPO 2117/2120 9000 -SHRA BKN030 OVC040 BECMG 2120/2121 15006KT 9999 SCT050 QNH2986INS TX34/2021Z TN26/2112Z
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 KEFD
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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