KJKA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field (JKA · KJKA), Gulf Shores, AL. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2332Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2332Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KJKA 202332Z 2100/2124 21008KT P6SM SCT060 PROB30 2100/2102 02015G25KT 3SM TSRA BR BKN030CB FM210200 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM211400 07007KT P6SM SKC PROB30 2119/2124 3SM TSRA BR BKN030CB
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0200Z | Initial | 210° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0200Z | PROB | 020° at 15-25 kt | 3 SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Broken at 3,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0200Z to 1400Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1400Z to 0000Z | FM | 070° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0000Z | PROB | Calm | 3 SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Broken at 3,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
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.
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KJKA?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2332Z for Gulf Shores International/Jack Edwards Field reads: TAF KJKA 202332Z 2100/2124 21008KT P6SM SCT060 PROB30 2100/2102 02015G25KT 3SM TSRA BR BKN030CB FM210200 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM211400 07007KT P6SM SKC PROB30 2119/2124 3SM TSRA BR BKN030CB
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 KJKA
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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