KGBD TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Great Bend Municipal Airport (GBD · KGBD), Great Bend, KS. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2343Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Great Bend Municipal Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2343Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KGBD 062343Z 0700/0724 06008KT P6SM SCT090 FM071000 15008KT P6SM SCT240
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 1000Z | Initial | 060° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 9,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1000Z to 0000Z | FM | 150° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 24,000 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KGBD?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2343Z for Great Bend Municipal Airport reads: TAF KGBD 062343Z 0700/0724 06008KT P6SM SCT090 FM071000 15008KT P6SM SCT240
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 KGBD
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.