KMGE TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Dobbins Air Reserve Base (MGE · KMGE), Marietta, GA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2325Z, valid 2300Z to 0300Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Dobbins Air Reserve Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF amended · issued 6 Aug 2026 2325Z
valid 2300Z to 0300ZTAF AMD KMGE 062325Z 0623/0803 14005KT 9999 VCTS SCT030CB SCT150 QNH3012INS TEMPO 0623/0702 VRB15G25KT 4800 TSRAGR BKN020CB OVC050 BECMG 0702/0703 VRB05KT 9999 NSW FEW040 SCT120 QNH3013INS BECMG 0713/0714 19005KT 9999 SCT020 SCT200 QNH3020INS BECMG 0718/0719 19005KT 9999 VCTS SCT040CB SCT150 QNH3014INS BECMG 0800/0801 VRB05KT 9999 NSW FEW040 SCT150 QNH3015INS TX32/0720Z TN22/0711Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 0703 NEXT 0711
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2300Z to 0200Z | Initial | 140° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2300Z to 0200Z | TEMPO | Variable at 15-25 kt | 2.98 SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Broken at 2,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 5,000 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0200Z to 1300Z | BECMG | Variable at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 4,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1300Z to 1800Z | BECMG | 190° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | BECMG | 190° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0300Z | BECMG | Variable at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 4,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- BECMG
- Becoming — a gradual change over the stated window.
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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KMGE?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2325Z for Dobbins Air Reserve Base reads: TAF AMD KMGE 062325Z 0623/0803 14005KT 9999 VCTS SCT030CB SCT150 QNH3012INS TEMPO 0623/0702 VRB15G25KT 4800 TSRAGR BKN020CB OVC050 BECMG 0702/0703 VRB05KT 9999 NSW FEW040 SCT120 QNH3013INS BECMG 0713/0714 19005KT 9999 SCT020 SCT200 QNH3020INS BECMG 0718/0719 19005KT 9999 VCTS SCT040CB SCT150 QNH3014INS BECMG 0800/0801 VRB05KT 9999 NSW FEW040 SCT150 QNH3015INS TX32/0720Z TN22/0711Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 0703 NEXT 0711
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 KMGE
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.