KMEV TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Minden-Tahoe (MEV · KMEV), Minden, NV. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1720Z, valid 1800Z to 1800Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Minden-Tahoe — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1720Z
valid 1800Z to 1800ZTAF KMEV 051720Z 0518/0618 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM052200 35006KT P6SM FEW130 FEW200 FM060300 08005KT P6SM FEW200 FM060600 11003KT P6SM FEW200
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800Z to 2200Z | Initial | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 2200Z to 0300Z | FM | 350° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 13,000 ft AGL, Few at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 0600Z | FM | 080° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0600Z to 1800Z | FM | 110° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 20,000 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KMEV?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1720Z for Minden-Tahoe reads: TAF KMEV 051720Z 0518/0618 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM052200 35006KT P6SM FEW130 FEW200 FM060300 08005KT P6SM FEW200 FM060600 11003KT P6SM FEW200
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 KMEV
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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