KMBL TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Manistee County/Blacker (MBL · KMBL), Manistee, MI. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0313Z, valid 0300Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Manistee County/Blacker — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0313Z
valid 0300Z to 0000ZTAF KMBL 050313Z 0503/0524 22010G18KT P6SM -SHRA OVC020 FM050800 23008G21KT P6SM VCSH OVC017 FM051200 23008G19KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC016 FM052100 33009G21KT 4SM -SHRA BR OVC014
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0300Z to 0800Z | Initial | 220° at 10-18 kt | 6+ SM | 2,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0800Z to 1200Z | FM | 230° at 8-21 kt | 6+ SM | 1,700 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,700 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1200Z to 2100Z | FM | 230° at 8-19 kt | 6+ SM | 1,600 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,600 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2100Z to 0000Z | FM | 330° at 9-21 kt | 4 SM | 1,400 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,400 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- 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 5 Nov 2026 0313Z for Manistee County/Blacker reads: TAF KMBL 050313Z 0503/0524 22010G18KT P6SM -SHRA OVC020 FM050800 23008G21KT P6SM VCSH OVC017 FM051200 23008G19KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC016 FM052100 33009G21KT 4SM -SHRA BR OVC014
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.
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