KFRI TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Marshall Army Air Field (FRI · KFRI), Fort Riley (Junction City), KS. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2010Z, valid 2000Z to 0200Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Marshall Army Air Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2010Z
valid 2000Z to 0200ZTAF KFRI 062010Z 0620/0802 05007KT 9999 BKN030 QNH2997INS BECMG 0622/0623 14005KT 9999 SCT040 QNH2996INS BECMG 0705/0706 16008KT 8000 -SHRA VCTS BKN040 QNH2995INS TEMPO 0707/0712 VRB20G35KT 4800 -TSRA SCT015 BKN040CB BECMG 0712/0713 19010G15KT 9999 NSW SCT040 QNH2996INS BECMG 0718/0719 19008KT 9999 SKC QNH2994INS TX28/0622Z TN22/0712Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000Z to 2200Z | Initial | 050° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Broken at 3,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2200Z to 0500Z | BECMG | 140° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0500Z to 1200Z | BECMG | 160° at 8 kt | 4.97 SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0700Z to 1200Z | TEMPO | Variable at 20-35 kt | 2.98 SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL, Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1200Z to 1800Z | BECMG | 190° at 10-15 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0200Z | BECMG | 190° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- BECMG
- Becoming — a gradual change over the stated window.
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
What the categories mean
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
- 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KFRI?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2010Z for Marshall Army Air Field reads: TAF KFRI 062010Z 0620/0802 05007KT 9999 BKN030 QNH2997INS BECMG 0622/0623 14005KT 9999 SCT040 QNH2996INS BECMG 0705/0706 16008KT 8000 -SHRA VCTS BKN040 QNH2995INS TEMPO 0707/0712 VRB20G35KT 4800 -TSRA SCT015 BKN040CB BECMG 0712/0713 19010G15KT 9999 NSW SCT040 QNH2996INS BECMG 0718/0719 19008KT 9999 SKC QNH2994INS TX28/0622Z TN22/0712Z
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 KFRI
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.