KHQM TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Bowerman Airport (HQM · KHQM), Hoquiam, WA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Bowerman Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KHQM 062320Z 0700/0724 25011KT P6SM FEW250 FM070200 25007KT 6SM BR SCT004 BKN008 FM070700 25005KT 1SM BR OVC004 FM071900 24008KT P6SM OVC007 FM072100 25012KT P6SM SCT015
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0200Z | Initial | 250° at 11 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0200Z to 0700Z | FM | 250° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 800 ft BKN | Scattered at 400 ft AGL, Broken at 800 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0700Z to 1900Z | FM | 250° at 5 kt | 1 SM | 400 ft OVC | Overcast at 400 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 1900Z to 2100Z | FM | 240° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 700 ft OVC | Overcast at 700 ft AGL | IFR |
| 2100Z to 0000Z | FM | 250° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 1,500 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.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KHQM?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for Bowerman Airport reads: TAF KHQM 062320Z 0700/0724 25011KT P6SM FEW250 FM070200 25007KT 6SM BR SCT004 BKN008 FM070700 25005KT 1SM BR OVC004 FM071900 24008KT P6SM OVC007 FM072100 25012KT P6SM SCT015
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 KHQM
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.