KINS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Creech Air Force Base (INS · KINS), Indian Springs, NV. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2055Z, valid 2100Z to 0300Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Creech Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2055Z
valid 2100Z to 0300ZTAF KINS 062055Z 0621/0803 10010G15KT 9999 SCT140 QNH2994INS TS OMTNS TEMPO 0623/0701 15016G28KT 520009 BECMG 0701/0702 14012KT 9999 SCT140 QNH2995INS BECMG 0706/0707 VRB06KT 9999 FEW170 QNH3003INS BECMG 0717/0718 12010G15KT 9999 FEW120 BKN140 QNH2998INS TS OMTNS TEMPO 0719/0723 VRB15G25KT VCTS 520009 BECMG 0700/0701 23012G18KT 9999 NSW BKN120 QNH2999INS TX43/0723Z TN25/0713Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2100Z to 0100Z | Initial | 100° at 10-15 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 14,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2300Z to 0100Z | TEMPO | 150° at 16-28 kt | n/a | Clear | No cloud forecast | — |
| 0000Z to 0300Z | BECMG | 230° at 12-18 kt | 6+ SM | 12,000 ft BKN | Broken at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0100Z to 0600Z | BECMG | 140° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 14,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0600Z to 1700Z | BECMG | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 17,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1700Z to 0300Z | BECMG | 120° at 10-15 kt | 6+ SM | 14,000 ft BKN | Few at 12,000 ft AGL, Broken at 14,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 2300Z | TEMPO | Variable at 15-25 kt | n/a | Clear | No cloud forecast | — |
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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KINS?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2055Z for Creech Air Force Base reads: TAF KINS 062055Z 0621/0803 10010G15KT 9999 SCT140 QNH2994INS TS OMTNS TEMPO 0623/0701 15016G28KT 520009 BECMG 0701/0702 14012KT 9999 SCT140 QNH2995INS BECMG 0706/0707 VRB06KT 9999 FEW170 QNH3003INS BECMG 0717/0718 12010G15KT 9999 FEW120 BKN140 QNH2998INS TS OMTNS TEMPO 0719/0723 VRB15G25KT VCTS 520009 BECMG 0700/0701 23012G18KT 9999 NSW BKN120 QNH2999INS TX43/0723Z TN25/0713Z
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 KINS
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.