KMCK TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK · KMCK), Mc Cook, NE. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KMCK 202320Z 2100/2124 01011KT P6SM BKN035 FM210500 VRB03KT 3SM BR OVC007 TEMPO 2110/2114 1/2SM FG OVC003 FM211600 VRB04KT P6SM BKN015 FM211800 VRB05KT P6SM BKN035
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0500Z | Initial | 010° at 11 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0500Z to 1600Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 3 SM | 700 ft OVC | Overcast at 700 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1000Z to 1400Z | TEMPO | Calm | 0.5 SM | 300 ft OVC | Overcast at 300 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 1600Z to 1800Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft BKN | Broken at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | Variable at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 KMCK?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z for Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional reads: TAF KMCK 202320Z 2100/2124 01011KT P6SM BKN035 FM210500 VRB03KT 3SM BR OVC007 TEMPO 2110/2114 1/2SM FG OVC003 FM211600 VRB04KT P6SM BKN015 FM211800 VRB05KT P6SM BKN035
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.
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