KMCK TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (MCK · KMCK), McCook, NE. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KMCK 062320Z 0700/0724 16013KT P6SM SKC FM070900 11005KT 2SM BR BKN009 FM071200 VRB04KT 3/4SM BR BKN005 FM071500 08010KT P6SM BKN130
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0900Z | Initial | 160° at 13 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0900Z to 1200Z | FM | 110° at 5 kt | 2 SM | 900 ft BKN | Broken at 900 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1200Z to 1500Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 0.75 SM | 500 ft BKN | Broken at 500 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 1500Z to 0000Z | FM | 080° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 13,000 ft BKN | Broken at 13,000 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.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KMCK?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport reads: TAF KMCK 062320Z 0700/0724 16013KT P6SM SKC FM070900 11005KT 2SM BR BKN009 FM071200 VRB04KT 3/4SM BR BKN005 FM071500 08010KT P6SM BKN130
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 KMCK
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.