KHOT TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Memorial Field (HOT · KHOT), Hot Springs, AR. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1435Z, valid 1500Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Memorial Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1435Z
valid 1500Z to 1200ZTAF KHOT 051435Z 0515/0612 00000KT 1/4SM FG OVC001 FM051600 23005KT P6SM SKC FM052300 VRB03KT P6SM BKN250
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500Z to 1600Z | Initial | Calm | 0.25 SM | 100 ft OVC | Overcast at 100 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 1600Z to 2300Z | FM | 230° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 2300Z to 1200Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KHOT?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1435Z for Memorial Field reads: TAF KHOT 051435Z 0515/0612 00000KT 1/4SM FG OVC001 FM051600 23005KT P6SM SKC FM052300 VRB03KT P6SM BKN250
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 KHOT
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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