KFTK TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Godman Army Air Field (FTK · KFTK), Fort Knox, KY. Issued 6 Aug 2026 1900Z, valid 1900Z to 0100Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Godman Army Air Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 1900Z
valid 1900Z to 0100ZTAF KFTK 061900Z 0619/0801 23007KT 9999 SCT040 BKN120 BKN200 QNH3006INS BECMG 0718/0719 21007KT 9999 -SHRA VCTS BKN030CB OVC055 QNH3002INS TEMPO 0719/0723 3200 -TSRA OVC030CB BECMG 0723/0724 19005KT 9999 NSW SCT040 BKN060 QNH3002INS TX31/0621Z TN22/0711Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 0621 NEXT 0711
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900Z to 1800Z | Initial | 230° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 12,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 12,000 ft AGL, Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 2300Z | BECMG | 210° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Broken at 3,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 5,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1900Z to 2300Z | TEMPO | Calm | 1.99 SM | 3,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 3,000 ft AGL | IFR |
| 2300Z to 0100Z | BECMG | 190° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 6,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 6,000 ft AGL | 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
- 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.
- 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 KFTK?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 1900Z for Godman Army Air Field reads: TAF KFTK 061900Z 0619/0801 23007KT 9999 SCT040 BKN120 BKN200 QNH3006INS BECMG 0718/0719 21007KT 9999 -SHRA VCTS BKN030CB OVC055 QNH3002INS TEMPO 0719/0723 3200 -TSRA OVC030CB BECMG 0723/0724 19005KT 9999 NSW SCT040 BKN060 QNH3002INS TX31/0621Z TN22/0711Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 0621 NEXT 0711
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.
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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.