KLFK TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Angelina County (LFK · KLFK), Lufkin, TX. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0145Z, valid 0200Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Angelina County — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0145Z
valid 0200Z to 0000ZTAF KLFK 210145Z 2102/2124 VRB03KT P6SM BKN250 FM211200 VRB03KT P6SM SCT030 BKN150 BKN250 TEMPO 2112/2114 6SM BR BKN025 FM211500 26006KT P6SM SCT150 SCT250 FM211800 31005KT P6SM FEW070 SCT150
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0200Z to 1200Z | Initial | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1200Z to 1500Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 15,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 15,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1200Z to 1400Z | TEMPO | Calm | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1500Z to 1800Z | FM | 260° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 310° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 7,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
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 KLFK?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0145Z for Angelina County reads: TAF KLFK 210145Z 2102/2124 VRB03KT P6SM BKN250 FM211200 VRB03KT P6SM SCT030 BKN150 BKN250 TEMPO 2112/2114 6SM BR BKN025 FM211500 26006KT P6SM SCT150 SCT250 FM211800 31005KT P6SM FEW070 SCT150
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 KLFK
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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