KLSV TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Nellis Air Force Base (LSV · KLSV), Las Vegas, NV. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2300Z, valid 2300Z to 0500Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Nellis Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2300Z
valid 2300Z to 0500ZTAF KLSV 062300Z 0623/0805 18010G15KT 9999 SCT180 510009 QNH2980INS TS OMTNS W 0623-0706 BECMG 0705/0706 01009KT 9999 FEW180 QNH2991INS BECMG 0718/0719 16010G18KT 9999 SCT150 510009 QNH2982INS BECMG 0720/0721 17010G22KT 9999 SCT140 510009 QNH2981INS TX44/0723Z TN27/0714Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2300Z to 0500Z | Initial | 180° at 10-15 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 18,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0500Z to 1800Z | BECMG | 010° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 18,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 2000Z | BECMG | 160° at 10-18 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0500Z | BECMG | 170° at 10-22 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 14,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- BECMG
- Becoming — a gradual change over the stated window.
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 KLSV?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2300Z for Nellis Air Force Base reads: TAF KLSV 062300Z 0623/0805 18010G15KT 9999 SCT180 510009 QNH2980INS TS OMTNS W 0623-0706 BECMG 0705/0706 01009KT 9999 FEW180 QNH2991INS BECMG 0718/0719 16010G18KT 9999 SCT150 510009 QNH2982INS BECMG 0720/0721 17010G22KT 9999 SCT140 510009 QNH2981INS TX44/0723Z TN27/0714Z
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 KLSV
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.