KMIB TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Minot Air Force Base (MIB · KMIB), Minot, ND. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0100Z, valid 0100Z to 0700Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Minot Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0100Z
valid 0100Z to 0700ZTAF KMIB 070100Z 0701/0807 35015G25KT 9999 FEW130 QNH2980INS BECMG 0706/0707 VRB06KT 9999 FEW040 QNH3003INS BECMG 0714/0715 28010G15KT 9999 FEW040 QNH3017INS BECMG 0801/0802 34006KT 9999 FEW060 QNH3007INS TX26/0701Z TN09/0711Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0100Z to 0600Z | Initial | 350° at 15-25 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 13,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0600Z to 1400Z | BECMG | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1400Z to 0100Z | BECMG | 280° at 10-15 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0100Z to 0700Z | BECMG | 340° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KMIB?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0100Z for Minot Air Force Base reads: TAF KMIB 070100Z 0701/0807 35015G25KT 9999 FEW130 QNH2980INS BECMG 0706/0707 VRB06KT 9999 FEW040 QNH3003INS BECMG 0714/0715 28010G15KT 9999 FEW040 QNH3017INS BECMG 0801/0802 34006KT 9999 FEW060 QNH3007INS TX26/0701Z TN09/0711Z
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 KMIB
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.