KIPL TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Imperial County (IPL · KIPL), Imperial, CA. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0520Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Imperial County — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0520Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF KIPL 210520Z 2106/2206 VRB04KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250 FM212200 28010KT P6SM FEW250
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 2200Z | Initial | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2200Z to 0600Z | FM | 280° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few 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 21 Sep 2026 0520Z for Imperial County reads: TAF KIPL 210520Z 2106/2206 VRB04KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250 FM212200 28010KT P6SM FEW250
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.
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