KMCF TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Macdill AFB (MCF · KMCF), Tampa, FL. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0100Z, valid 0100Z to 0700Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Macdill AFB — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0100Z
valid 0100Z to 0700ZTAF KMCF 210100Z 2101/2207 10006KT 9999 SCT030 QNH2990INS BECMG 2114/2115 06006KT 9999 BKN020 QNH2995INS BECMG 2119/2120 10009KT 9999 VCTS BKN030CB QNH2992INS TEMPO 2121/2123 VRB12G20KT 8000 -TSRA BECMG 2200/2201 09006KT 9999 NSW SCT030 QNH2986INS TX33/2119Z TN25/2109Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0100Z to 1400Z | Initial | 100° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1400Z to 1900Z | BECMG | 060° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Broken at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1900Z to 0000Z | BECMG | 100° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Broken at 3,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2100Z to 2300Z | TEMPO | Variable at 12-20 kt | 4.97 SM | Clear | No cloud forecast | MVFR |
| 0000Z to 0700Z | BECMG | 090° 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 21 Sep 2026 0100Z for Macdill AFB reads: TAF KMCF 210100Z 2101/2207 10006KT 9999 SCT030 QNH2990INS BECMG 2114/2115 06006KT 9999 BKN020 QNH2995INS BECMG 2119/2120 10009KT 9999 VCTS BKN030CB QNH2992INS TEMPO 2121/2123 VRB12G20KT 8000 -TSRA BECMG 2200/2201 09006KT 9999 NSW SCT030 QNH2986INS TX33/2119Z TN25/2109Z
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.
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