KGNV TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV · KGNV), Gainesville, FL. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Gainesville Regional Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KGNV 062321Z 0700/0724 VRB06KT 6SM SHRA BR VCTS OVC040CB TEMPO 0700/0702 3SM TSRA BR OVC020CB FM070400 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN100 BKN200 TEMPO 0707/0711 5SM BR SCT005 FM071500 07008KT P6SM -SHRA SCT025 BKN040 FM071800 07012G18KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT025 BKN040CB OVC100 TEMPO 0719/0723 VRB20G30KT 2SM +TSRA OVC020CB
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0400Z | Initial | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0200Z | TEMPO | Calm | 3 SM | 2,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0400Z to 1500Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL, Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0700Z to 1100Z | TEMPO | Calm | 5 SM | Clear | Scattered at 500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1500Z to 1800Z | FM | 070° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 070° at 12-18 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 4,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 2300Z | TEMPO | Variable at 20-30 kt | 2 SM | 2,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,000 ft AGL | IFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- 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.
- 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 KGNV?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z for Gainesville Regional Airport reads: TAF KGNV 062321Z 0700/0724 VRB06KT 6SM SHRA BR VCTS OVC040CB TEMPO 0700/0702 3SM TSRA BR OVC020CB FM070400 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN100 BKN200 TEMPO 0707/0711 5SM BR SCT005 FM071500 07008KT P6SM -SHRA SCT025 BKN040 FM071800 07012G18KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT025 BKN040CB OVC100 TEMPO 0719/0723 VRB20G30KT 2SM +TSRA OVC020CB
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.