KEKN TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) (EKN · KEKN), Elkins, WV. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0155Z, valid 0200Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0155Z
valid 0200Z to 0000ZTAF KEKN 210155Z 2102/2124 00000KT P6SM SCT025 SCT110 TEMPO 2102/2105 BKN025 FM210500 00000KT 4SM BR SCT001 FM210600 00000KT 1/4SM FG VV001 FM211000 00000KT 4SM BR VCTS BKN060CB TEMPO 2110/2111 3SM -TSRA BR OVC015CB FM211100 00000KT P6SM VCTS BKN060CB TEMPO 2111/2115 3SM -TSRA BR OVC015CB FM211500 00000KT P6SM VCTS OVC025CB TEMPO 2119/2123 3SM -TSRA BR OVC015CB
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0200Z to 0500Z | Initial | 000° at 0 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 11,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0200Z to 0500Z | TEMPO | Calm | n/a | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0500Z to 0600Z | FM | 000° at 0 kt | 4 SM | Clear | Scattered at 100 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0600Z to 1000Z | FM | 000° at 0 kt | 0.25 SM | Clear | Sky obscured | LIFR |
| 1000Z to 1100Z | FM | 000° at 0 kt | 4 SM | 6,000 ft BKN | Broken at 6,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1000Z to 1100Z | TEMPO | Calm | 3 SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1100Z to 1500Z | FM | 000° at 0 kt | 6+ SM | 6,000 ft BKN | Broken at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1100Z to 1500Z | TEMPO | Calm | 3 SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1500Z to 0000Z | FM | 000° at 0 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1900Z to 2300Z | TEMPO | Calm | 3 SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- 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.
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KEKN?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0155Z for Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) reads: TAF KEKN 210155Z 2102/2124 00000KT P6SM SCT025 SCT110 TEMPO 2102/2105 BKN025 FM210500 00000KT 4SM BR SCT001 FM210600 00000KT 1/4SM FG VV001 FM211000 00000KT 4SM BR VCTS BKN060CB TEMPO 2110/2111 3SM -TSRA BR OVC015CB FM211100 00000KT P6SM VCTS BKN060CB TEMPO 2111/2115 3SM -TSRA BR OVC015CB FM211500 00000KT P6SM VCTS OVC025CB TEMPO 2119/2123 3SM -TSRA BR OVC015CB
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 KEKN
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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