KLUF TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Luke Air Force Base (LUF · KLUF), Glendale, AZ. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2150Z, valid 2100Z to 0200Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Luke Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF amended · issued 6 Aug 2026 2150Z
valid 2100Z to 0200ZTAF AMD KLUF 062150Z 0621/0802 20010G20KT 9999 FEW100 SCT150 SCT250 QNH2981INS BECMG 0702/0703 VRB06KT 9999 FEW100 SCT150 QNH2981INS BECMG 0723/0724 24010G15KT 9999 FEW150 SCT250 QNH2978INS TX42/0623Z TN32/0712Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2100Z to 0200Z | Initial | 200° at 10-20 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 10,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0200Z to 2300Z | BECMG | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 10,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2300Z to 0200Z | BECMG | 240° at 10-15 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 15,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 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 KLUF?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2150Z for Luke Air Force Base reads: TAF AMD KLUF 062150Z 0621/0802 20010G20KT 9999 FEW100 SCT150 SCT250 QNH2981INS BECMG 0702/0703 VRB06KT 9999 FEW100 SCT150 QNH2981INS BECMG 0723/0724 24010G15KT 9999 FEW150 SCT250 QNH2978INS TX42/0623Z TN32/0712Z
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 KLUF
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.