KGNV TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Gainesville Regional (GNV · KGNV), Gainesville, FL. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0523Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Gainesville Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0523Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF KGNV 050523Z 0506/0606 10006KT P6SM VCSH BKN040 BKN070 BKN120 FM050700 00000KT P6SM VCSH SCT015 BKN070 BKN120 TEMPO 0509/0513 00000KT 3SM BR BKN010 FM051300 16003KT P6SM SCT010 BKN015 FM051500 20006KT P6SM SCT015 SCT250 FM052000 15004KT P6SM VCSH FEW035 SCT120 FM060100 VRB02KT P6SM SCT250
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 | 100° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Broken at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 7,000 ft AGL, Broken at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0700Z to 1300Z | FM | Calm | 6+ SM | 7,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL, Broken at 7,000 ft AGL, Broken at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0900Z to 1300Z | TEMPO | Calm | 3 SM | 1,000 ft BKN | Broken at 1,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1300Z to 1500Z | FM | 160° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft BKN | Scattered at 1,000 ft AGL, Broken at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1500Z to 2000Z | FM | 200° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0100Z | FM | 150° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 3,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0100Z to 0600Z | FM | Variable at 2 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
- 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KGNV?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 0523Z for Gainesville Regional reads: TAF KGNV 050523Z 0506/0606 10006KT P6SM VCSH BKN040 BKN070 BKN120 FM050700 00000KT P6SM VCSH SCT015 BKN070 BKN120 TEMPO 0509/0513 00000KT 3SM BR BKN010 FM051300 16003KT P6SM SCT010 BKN015 FM051500 20006KT P6SM SCT015 SCT250 FM052000 15004KT P6SM VCSH FEW035 SCT120 FM060100 VRB02KT P6SM SCT250
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 KGNV
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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