KHMN TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Holloman Air Force Base (HMN · KHMN), Alamogordo, NM. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0100Z, valid 0100Z to 0700Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Holloman Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0100Z
valid 0100Z to 0700ZTAF KHMN 070100Z 0701/0807 VRB15G25KT 9999 VCTS BKN060CB QNH3002INS TEMPO 0701/0703 VRB25G35KT 8000 TSRA BKN040CB BECMG 0706/0707 18012KT 9999 NSW SCT150 SCT200 QNH3006INS BECMG 0723/0724 VRB15G25KT 9999 VCTS BKN060CB QNH3005INS TEMPO 0801/0803 VRB25G35KT 8000 TSRA BKN040CB BECMG 0806/0807 16009KT 9999 NSW SCT160 SCT200 QNH3015INS TX37/0721Z TN21/0712Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0100Z to 0600Z | Initial | Variable at 15-25 kt | 6+ SM | 6,000 ft BKN | Broken at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0100Z to 0300Z | TEMPO | Variable at 25-35 kt | 4.97 SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0600Z to 2300Z | BECMG | 180° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2300Z to 0600Z | BECMG | Variable at 15-25 kt | 6+ SM | 6,000 ft BKN | Broken at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0100Z to 0300Z | TEMPO | Variable at 25-35 kt | 4.97 SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0600Z to 0700Z | BECMG | 160° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 16,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- BECMG
- Becoming — a gradual change over the stated window.
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 KHMN?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0100Z for Holloman Air Force Base reads: TAF KHMN 070100Z 0701/0807 VRB15G25KT 9999 VCTS BKN060CB QNH3002INS TEMPO 0701/0703 VRB25G35KT 8000 TSRA BKN040CB BECMG 0706/0707 18012KT 9999 NSW SCT150 SCT200 QNH3006INS BECMG 0723/0724 VRB15G25KT 9999 VCTS BKN060CB QNH3005INS TEMPO 0801/0803 VRB25G35KT 8000 TSRA BKN040CB BECMG 0806/0807 16009KT 9999 NSW SCT160 SCT200 QNH3015INS TX37/0721Z TN21/0712Z
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 KHMN
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.