KMCF TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for MacDill Air Force Base (MCF · KMCF), Tampa, FL. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0100Z, valid 0100Z to 0700Z, decoded period by period below.
All of MacDill Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0100Z
valid 0100Z to 0700ZTAF KMCF 070100Z 0701/0807 08006KT 9999 SCT030 QNH3011INS BECMG 0704/0705 08006KT 9999 BKN010 QNH3008INS BECMG 0714/0715 04006KT 9999 SCT020 QNH3008INS BECMG 0719/0720 04009KT 9999 VCTS BKN020CB OVC040 QNH3004INS TEMPO 0720/0723 VRB15G20KT 6000 -TSRA BKN020CB BECMG 0801/0802 05006KT 9999 NSW SCT030 QNH3000INS TX33/0718Z TN24/0709Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0100Z to 0400Z | Initial | 080° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0400Z to 1400Z | BECMG | 080° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 1,000 ft BKN | Broken at 1,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1400Z to 1900Z | BECMG | 040° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0100Z | BECMG | 040° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Broken at 2,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 4,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2000Z to 2300Z | TEMPO | Variable at 15-20 kt | 3.73 SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Broken at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0100Z to 0700Z | BECMG | 050° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 3,000 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 KMCF?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0100Z for MacDill Air Force Base reads: TAF KMCF 070100Z 0701/0807 08006KT 9999 SCT030 QNH3011INS BECMG 0704/0705 08006KT 9999 BKN010 QNH3008INS BECMG 0714/0715 04006KT 9999 SCT020 QNH3008INS BECMG 0719/0720 04009KT 9999 VCTS BKN020CB OVC040 QNH3004INS TEMPO 0720/0723 VRB15G20KT 6000 -TSRA BKN020CB BECMG 0801/0802 05006KT 9999 NSW SCT030 QNH3000INS TX33/0718Z TN24/0709Z
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 KMCF
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.