KIAB TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for McConnell Air Force Base (IAB · KIAB), Wichita, KS. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0200Z, valid 0200Z to 0800Z, decoded period by period below.
All of McConnell Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0200Z
valid 0200Z to 0800ZTAF KIAB 070200Z 0702/0808 13009KT 9999 SCT120 QNH2996INS BECMG 0705/0706 12012G18KT 9999 VCTS SCT080CB OVC120 QNH2999INS TEMPO 0708/0713 VRB15G25KT 4800 TSRA BKN050CB BECMG 0714/0715 18012G20KT 9999 NSW SCT080 BKN250 QNH2993INS BECMG 0800/0801 12012G18KT 9999 SCT080 QNH2997INS TX35/0722Z TN22/0712Z
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 | 130° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0500Z to 1400Z | BECMG | 120° at 12-18 kt | 6+ SM | 12,000 ft OVC | Scattered at 8,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1300Z | TEMPO | Variable at 15-25 kt | 2.98 SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1400Z to 0000Z | BECMG | 180° at 12-20 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 8,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0800Z | BECMG | 120° at 12-18 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 8,000 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.
- 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 7 Aug 2026 0200Z for McConnell Air Force Base reads: TAF KIAB 070200Z 0702/0808 13009KT 9999 SCT120 QNH2996INS BECMG 0705/0706 12012G18KT 9999 VCTS SCT080CB OVC120 QNH2999INS TEMPO 0708/0713 VRB15G25KT 4800 TSRA BKN050CB BECMG 0714/0715 18012G20KT 9999 NSW SCT080 BKN250 QNH2993INS BECMG 0800/0801 12012G18KT 9999 SCT080 QNH2997INS TX35/0722Z TN22/0712Z
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.