KIPL TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Imperial County Airport (IPL · KIPL), Imperial, CA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2327Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Imperial County Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2327Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KIPL 062327Z 0700/0724 12008G17KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250 FM070300 13005KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250 FM071700 VRB05KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0300Z | Initial | 120° at 8-17 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 15,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 1700Z | FM | 130° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 15,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1700Z to 0000Z | FM | Variable at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 15,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | 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 KIPL?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2327Z for Imperial County Airport reads: TAF KIPL 062327Z 0700/0724 12008G17KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250 FM070300 13005KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250 FM071700 VRB05KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250
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 KIPL
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.