KMBL TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Manistee County Blacker Airport (MBL · KMBL), Manistee, MI. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Manistee County Blacker Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KMBL 062320Z 0700/0724 29004KT P6SM SKC FM070600 VRB02KT 4SM BR SCT070 FM071300 21004KT P6SM BKN035 FM071700 24010G16KT P6SM SCT035
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0600Z | Initial | 290° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0600Z to 1300Z | FM | Variable at 2 kt | 4 SM | Clear | Scattered at 7,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1300Z to 1700Z | FM | 210° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1700Z to 0000Z | FM | 240° at 10-16 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 3,500 ft AGL | 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.
- 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 KMBL?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for Manistee County Blacker Airport reads: TAF KMBL 062320Z 0700/0724 29004KT P6SM SKC FM070600 VRB02KT 4SM BR SCT070 FM071300 21004KT P6SM BKN035 FM071700 24010G16KT P6SM SCT035
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 KMBL
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.