KINK TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Winkler County (INK · KINK), Wink, TX. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1918Z, valid 1900Z to 1800Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Winkler County — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1918Z
valid 1900Z to 1800ZTAF KINK 051918Z 0519/0618 01012G20KT P6SM SKC FM060200 02006KT P6SM SKC FM061500 05006KT P6SM SKC
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900Z to 0200Z | Initial | 010° at 12-20 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0200Z to 1500Z | FM | 020° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1500Z to 1800Z | FM | 050° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KINK?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1918Z for Winkler County reads: TAF KINK 051918Z 0519/0618 01012G20KT P6SM SKC FM060200 02006KT P6SM SKC FM061500 05006KT P6SM SKC
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 KINK
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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