KEFD TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Ellington Airport (EFD · KEFD), Houston, TX. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2230Z, valid 2200Z to 0200Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Ellington Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF amended · issued 6 Aug 2026 2230Z
valid 2200Z to 0200ZTAF AMD KEFD 062230Z 0622/0802 15006KT 9999 FEW050 QNH3003INS TEMPO 0710/0714 6000 BR BKN010 BECMG 0715/0716 19006KT 9999 SCT015 BKN040 QNH3008INS TX33/0719Z TN27/0709Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2200Z to 1500Z | Initial | 150° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1000Z to 1400Z | TEMPO | Calm | 3.73 SM | 1,000 ft BKN | Broken at 1,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1500Z to 0200Z | BECMG | 190° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL, Broken at 4,000 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 6 Aug 2026 2230Z for Ellington Airport reads: TAF AMD KEFD 062230Z 0622/0802 15006KT 9999 FEW050 QNH3003INS TEMPO 0710/0714 6000 BR BKN010 BECMG 0715/0716 19006KT 9999 SCT015 BKN040 QNH3008INS TX33/0719Z TN27/0709Z
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.