KFAR TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Hector International (FAR · KFAR), Fargo, ND. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0520Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Hector International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0520Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF KFAR 050520Z 0506/0606 35015KT P6SM SCT025 FM050700 35015KT P6SM OVC007 FM052000 36012G20KT P6SM OVC015 FM052200 36009KT P6SM SCT025
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 0700Z | Initial | 350° at 15 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0700Z to 2000Z | FM | 350° at 15 kt | 6+ SM | 700 ft OVC | Overcast at 700 ft AGL | IFR |
| 2000Z to 2200Z | FM | 360° at 12-20 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2200Z to 0600Z | FM | 360° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 2,500 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.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 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 KFAR?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 0520Z for Hector International reads: TAF KFAR 050520Z 0506/0606 35015KT P6SM SCT025 FM050700 35015KT P6SM OVC007 FM052000 36012G20KT P6SM OVC015 FM052200 36009KT P6SM SCT025
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 KFAR
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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