KHQM TAF

Terminal aerodrome forecast for Bowerman Field (HQM · KHQM), Hoquiam, WA. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1916Z, valid 1900Z to 1800Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map

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TAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1916Z

valid 1900Z to 1800Z

TAF KHQM 051916Z 0519/0618 16006KT P6SM OVC010 FM052100 12006KT P6SM BKN040 FM052300 17009KT P6SM BKN120 OVC200 FM060000 17008KT P6SM OVC120 FM060700 10008KT P6SM -RA OVC090 FM061100 09011KT P6SM -SHRA OVC045

Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.

Period by period

Period (UTC)	Change	Wind	Vis	Ceiling	Sky	Cat
1900Z to 2100Z	Initial	160° at 6 kt	6+ SM	1,000 ft OVC	Overcast at 1,000 ft AGL	MVFR

2100Z to 2300Z	FM	120° at 6 kt	6+ SM	4,000 ft BKN	Broken at 4,000 ft AGL	VFR

2300Z to 0000Z	FM	170° at 9 kt	6+ SM	12,000 ft BKN	Broken at 12,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 20,000 ft AGL	VFR

0000Z to 0700Z	FM	170° at 8 kt	6+ SM	12,000 ft OVC	Overcast at 12,000 ft AGL	VFR

0700Z to 1100Z	FM	100° at 8 kt	6+ SM	9,000 ft OVC	Overcast at 9,000 ft AGL	VFR

1100Z to 1800Z	FM	090° at 11 kt	6+ SM	4,500 ft OVC	Overcast at 4,500 ft AGL	VFR

What the change groups mean

FM: From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.

What the categories mean

MVFR: Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
VFR: Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.

Frequently asked

What is the current TAF for KHQM?

The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1916Z for Bowerman Field reads: TAF KHQM 051916Z 0519/0618 16006KT P6SM OVC010 FM052100 12006KT P6SM BKN040 FM052300 17009KT P6SM BKN120 OVC200 FM060000 17008KT P6SM OVC120 FM060700 10008KT P6SM -RA OVC090 FM061100 09011KT P6SM -SHRA OVC045

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.

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