KILG TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for New Castle (ILG · KILG), Wilmington, DE. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of New Castle — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KILG 202320Z 2100/2124 24006KT P6SM BKN050 TEMPO 2100/2104 2SM RA OVC010 FM210400 34006KT P6SM OVC020 FM210900 01006KT P6SM BKN040 FM212100 06006KT P6SM BKN030
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0400Z | Initial | 240° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0400Z | TEMPO | Calm | 2 SM | 1,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,000 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0400Z to 0900Z | FM | 340° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 2,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0900Z to 2100Z | FM | 010° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2100Z to 0000Z | FM | 060° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Broken at 3,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- 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.
- 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 KILG?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z for New Castle reads: TAF KILG 202320Z 2100/2124 24006KT P6SM BKN050 TEMPO 2100/2104 2SM RA OVC010 FM210400 34006KT P6SM OVC020 FM210900 01006KT P6SM BKN040 FM212100 06006KT P6SM BKN030
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 KILG
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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