KINS TAF

Terminal aerodrome forecast for Creech AFB (INS · KINS), Indian Springs, NV. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1245Z, valid 1300Z to 1900Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map

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TAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1245Z

valid 1300Z to 1900Z

TAF KINS 051245Z 0513/0619 VRB06KT 9999 FEW250 QNH3001INS BECMG 0521/0522 35009KT 9999 FEW250 QNH3002INS BECMG 0601/0602 24009KT 9999 SKC QNH3007INS BECMG 0603/0604 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH3011INS TX18/0523Z TN06/0513Z

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

Period by period

Period (UTC)	Change	Wind	Vis	Ceiling	Sky	Cat
1300Z to 2100Z	Initial	Variable at 6 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Few at 25,000 ft AGL	VFR
`QNH3001INS` Lowest altimeter setting 30.01 inHg
2100Z to 0100Z	BECMG	350° at 9 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Few at 25,000 ft AGL	VFR
`QNH3002INS` Lowest altimeter setting 30.02 inHg
0100Z to 0300Z	BECMG	240° at 9 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Clear below 12,000 ft	VFR
`QNH3007INS` Lowest altimeter setting 30.07 inHg
0300Z to 1900Z	BECMG	Variable at 6 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Clear below 12,000 ft	VFR
`QNH3011INS` Lowest altimeter setting 30.11 inHg

Forecast notes

TX18/0523Z Maximum temperature 18°C at 2300Z on the 5th
TN06/0513Z Minimum temperature 6°C at 1300Z on the 5th

What the change groups mean

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 5 Nov 2026 1245Z for Creech AFB reads: TAF KINS 051245Z 0513/0619 VRB06KT 9999 FEW250 QNH3001INS BECMG 0521/0522 35009KT 9999 FEW250 QNH3002INS BECMG 0601/0602 24009KT 9999 SKC QNH3007INS BECMG 0603/0604 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH3011INS TX18/0523Z TN06/0513Z

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.

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