KIAB TAF

Terminal aerodrome forecast for Mc Connell AFB (IAB · KIAB), Wichita, KS. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0200Z, valid 0200Z to 0800Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map

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TAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0200Z

valid 0200Z to 0800Z

TAF KIAB 210200Z 2102/2208 02012KT 9999 BKN035 QNH2998INS BECMG 2105/2106 03009KT 9999 BKN012 QNH3001INS TEMPO 2107/2114 BKN007 BECMG 2114/2115 03012KT 9999 SCT015 BKN030 OVC200 QNH3009INS BECMG 2116/2117 02012KT 9999 SCT020 BKN200 QNH3004INS BECMG 2201/2202 03004KT 9999 SCT012 QNH3011INS TX26/2121Z TN17/2112Z

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

Period by period

Period (UTC)	Change	Wind	Vis	Ceiling	Sky	Cat
0200Z to 0500Z	Initial	020° at 12 kt	6+ SM	3,500 ft BKN	Broken at 3,500 ft AGL	VFR
0500Z to 1400Z	BECMG	030° at 9 kt	6+ SM	1,200 ft BKN	Broken at 1,200 ft AGL	MVFR
0700Z to 1400Z	TEMPO	Calm	n/a	700 ft BKN	Broken at 700 ft AGL	IFR
1400Z to 1600Z	BECMG	030° at 12 kt	6+ SM	3,000 ft BKN	Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL, Broken at 3,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 20,000 ft AGL	MVFR
1600Z to 0100Z	BECMG	020° at 12 kt	6+ SM	20,000 ft BKN	Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL, Broken at 20,000 ft AGL	VFR
0100Z to 0800Z	BECMG	030° at 4 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Scattered at 1,200 ft AGL	VFR

What the change groups mean

BECMG: Becoming — a gradual change over the stated window.
TEMPO: Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.

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.
IFR: Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.

Frequently asked

What is the current TAF for KIAB?

The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0200Z for Mc Connell AFB reads: TAF KIAB 210200Z 2102/2208 02012KT 9999 BKN035 QNH2998INS BECMG 2105/2106 03009KT 9999 BKN012 QNH3001INS TEMPO 2107/2114 BKN007 BECMG 2114/2115 03012KT 9999 SCT015 BKN030 OVC200 QNH3009INS BECMG 2116/2117 02012KT 9999 SCT020 BKN200 QNH3004INS BECMG 2201/2202 03004KT 9999 SCT012 QNH3011INS TX26/2121Z TN17/2112Z

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 KIAB

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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