KLRF TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Little Rock Air Force Base (LRF · KLRF), Jacksonville, AR. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2300Z, valid 2300Z to 0500Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Little Rock Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2300Z
valid 2300Z to 0500ZTAF KLRF 062300Z 0623/0805 13006KT 9999 BKN120 QNH2995INS BECMG 0715/0716 21009KT 9999 SCT065 BKN090 QNH3006INS TEMPO 0719/0722 8000 -TSRA BKN050CB BECMG 0723/0800 20003KT 9999 SCT090 QNH3000INS TX36/0718Z TN26/0711Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2300Z to 1500Z | Initial | 130° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 12,000 ft BKN | Broken at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1500Z to 2300Z | BECMG | 210° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 9,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 6,500 ft AGL, Broken at 9,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 2200Z | TEMPO | Calm | 4.97 SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2300Z to 0500Z | BECMG | 200° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 9,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- BECMG
- Becoming — a gradual change over the stated window.
- 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 KLRF?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2300Z for Little Rock Air Force Base reads: TAF KLRF 062300Z 0623/0805 13006KT 9999 BKN120 QNH2995INS BECMG 0715/0716 21009KT 9999 SCT065 BKN090 QNH3006INS TEMPO 0719/0722 8000 -TSRA BKN050CB BECMG 0723/0800 20003KT 9999 SCT090 QNH3000INS TX36/0718Z TN26/0711Z
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 KLRF
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.