KJKA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Jack Edwards National Airport (JKA · KJKA · GUF), Gulf Shores, AL. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2332Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Jack Edwards National Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2332Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KJKA 062332Z 0700/0724 19008KT P6SM SKC FM070300 VRB04KT P6SM SKC PROB30 0709/0713 3SM TSRA BR BKN025CB FM071300 11009KT P6SM FEW035 PROB30 0718/0723 3SM TSRA BR BKN035CB
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 | 190° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0300Z to 1300Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0900Z to 1300Z | PROB | Calm | 3 SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1300Z to 0000Z | FM | 110° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 2300Z | PROB | Calm | 3 SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 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 6 Aug 2026 2332Z for Jack Edwards National Airport reads: TAF KJKA 062332Z 0700/0724 19008KT P6SM SKC FM070300 VRB04KT P6SM SKC PROB30 0709/0713 3SM TSRA BR BKN025CB FM071300 11009KT P6SM FEW035 PROB30 0718/0723 3SM TSRA BR BKN035CB
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.