KLBF TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF · KLBF), North Platte, NE. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1120Z, valid 1200Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1120Z
valid 1200Z to 1200ZTAF KLBF 051120Z 0512/0612 31006KT P6SM BKN200 FM051600 35009KT P6SM SCT200 FM052300 VRB04KT P6SM SKC FM060700 14002KT 2SM BR OVC005
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200Z to 1600Z | Initial | 310° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 20,000 ft BKN | Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1600Z to 2300Z | FM | 350° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2300Z to 0700Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0700Z to 1200Z | FM | 140° at 2 kt | 2 SM | 500 ft OVC | Overcast at 500 ft AGL | IFR |
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.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KLBF?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1120Z for North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field reads: TAF KLBF 051120Z 0512/0612 31006KT P6SM BKN200 FM051600 35009KT P6SM SCT200 FM052300 VRB04KT P6SM SKC FM060700 14002KT 2SM BR OVC005
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 KLBF
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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