KHST TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Homestead Air Reserve Base (HST · KHST), Homestead, FL. Issued 6 Aug 2026 1900Z, valid 1900Z to 0100Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Homestead Air Reserve Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 1900Z
valid 1900Z to 0100ZTAF KHST 061900Z 0619/0801 07012G18KT 9999 VCTS SCT024CB BKN150 BKN180 QNH3004INS TEMPO 0619/0622 VRB15G25KT 4800 TSRA BKN020CB BECMG 0623/0624 07008KT 9999 NSW FEW030 SCT180 BKN250 QNH3001INS BECMG 0713/0714 10010KT 9999 VCTS BKN030CB BKN120 BKN180 QNH3000INS TEMPO 0715/0721 VRB12G18KT 6000 -TSRA BKN020CB BECMG 0720/0721 11010G15KT 9999 NSW BKN025 BKN140 BKN200 QNH3000INS BECMG 0723/0724 VRB06KT 9999 FEW025 SCT200 QNH3002INS TX34/0719Z TN26/0711Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900Z to 2300Z | Initial | 070° at 12-18 kt | 6+ SM | 15,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,400 ft AGL, Broken at 15,000 ft AGL, Broken at 18,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 2200Z | TEMPO | Variable at 15-25 kt | 2.98 SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Broken at 2,000 ft AGL | IFR |
| 2300Z to 1300Z | BECMG | 070° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Few at 3,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 18,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1300Z to 2000Z | BECMG | 100° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Broken at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 12,000 ft AGL, Broken at 18,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1500Z to 2100Z | TEMPO | Variable at 12-18 kt | 3.73 SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Broken at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2000Z to 2300Z | BECMG | 110° at 10-15 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 14,000 ft AGL, Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2300Z to 0100Z | BECMG | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 2,500 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.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 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 KHST?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 1900Z for Homestead Air Reserve Base reads: TAF KHST 061900Z 0619/0801 07012G18KT 9999 VCTS SCT024CB BKN150 BKN180 QNH3004INS TEMPO 0619/0622 VRB15G25KT 4800 TSRA BKN020CB BECMG 0623/0624 07008KT 9999 NSW FEW030 SCT180 BKN250 QNH3001INS BECMG 0713/0714 10010KT 9999 VCTS BKN030CB BKN120 BKN180 QNH3000INS TEMPO 0715/0721 VRB12G18KT 6000 -TSRA BKN020CB BECMG 0720/0721 11010G15KT 9999 NSW BKN025 BKN140 BKN200 QNH3000INS BECMG 0723/0724 VRB06KT 9999 FEW025 SCT200 QNH3002INS TX34/0719Z TN26/0711Z
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 KHST
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.