KEND TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Vance Air Force Base (END · KEND), Enid, OK. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2205Z, valid 2200Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Vance Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF amended · issued 6 Aug 2026 2205Z
valid 2200Z to 0000ZTAF AMD KEND 062205Z 0622/0724 16009KT 9999 VCTS SCT080 BKN150CB QNH2988INS TEMPO 0622/0702 9000 -TSRA BKN080CB BECMG 0702/0703 16009KT 9999 NSW FEW120 SCT150 QNH2990INS BECMG 0711/0712 18009KT 9000 -SHRA BKN100 QNH2997INS TEMPO 0713/0717 17020G35KT 6000 -TSRA BKN030CB BECMG 0718/0719 04012G18KT 9999 NSW FEW200 QNH2990INS TX34/0622Z TN24/0712Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2200Z to 0200Z | Initial | 160° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 15,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 8,000 ft AGL, Broken at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2200Z to 0200Z | TEMPO | Calm | 5.59 SM | 8,000 ft BKN | Broken at 8,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0200Z to 1100Z | BECMG | 160° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 12,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1100Z to 1800Z | BECMG | 180° at 9 kt | 5.59 SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Broken at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1300Z to 1700Z | TEMPO | 170° at 20-35 kt | 3.73 SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Broken at 3,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | BECMG | 040° at 12-18 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 20,000 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 KEND?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2205Z for Vance Air Force Base reads: TAF AMD KEND 062205Z 0622/0724 16009KT 9999 VCTS SCT080 BKN150CB QNH2988INS TEMPO 0622/0702 9000 -TSRA BKN080CB BECMG 0702/0703 16009KT 9999 NSW FEW120 SCT150 QNH2990INS BECMG 0711/0712 18009KT 9000 -SHRA BKN100 QNH2997INS TEMPO 0713/0717 17020G35KT 6000 -TSRA BKN030CB BECMG 0718/0719 04012G18KT 9999 NSW FEW200 QNH2990INS TX34/0622Z TN24/0712Z
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 KEND
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.