KLBF TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF · KLBF), North Platte, NE. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KLBF 062320Z 0700/0724 17011KT P6SM FEW250 FM070300 14010KT P6SM SCT250 FM071100 VRB03KT 6SM BR SCT010 SCT070 FM071400 06008KT P6SM SKC FM071600 07010G20KT P6SM SKC
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 | 170° at 11 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 1100Z | FM | 140° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1100Z to 1400Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 1,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 7,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1400Z to 1600Z | FM | 060° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1600Z to 0000Z | FM | 070° at 10-20 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | 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 KLBF?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field reads: TAF KLBF 062320Z 0700/0724 17011KT P6SM FEW250 FM070300 14010KT P6SM SCT250 FM071100 VRB03KT 6SM BR SCT010 SCT070 FM071400 06008KT P6SM SKC FM071600 07010G20KT P6SM SKC
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.