KMXF TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Maxwell Air Force Base (MXF · KMXF), Montgomery, AL. Issued 6 Aug 2026 1900Z, valid 1900Z to 0100Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Maxwell Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 1900Z
valid 1900Z to 0100ZTAF KMXF 061900Z 0619/0801 17009KT 9999 SCT030 BKN120 QNH3009INS TEMPO 0619/0701 4800 TSRA BKN020CB BECMG 0706/0707 16003KT 9999 FEW040 BKN065 OVC085 QNH3007INS TX33/0621Z TN23/0711Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900Z to 0600Z | Initial | 170° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 12,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0100Z | TEMPO | Calm | 2.98 SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Broken at 2,000 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0600Z to 0100Z | BECMG | 160° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 6,500 ft BKN | Few at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 6,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 8,500 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 KMXF?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 1900Z for Maxwell Air Force Base reads: TAF KMXF 061900Z 0619/0801 17009KT 9999 SCT030 BKN120 QNH3009INS TEMPO 0619/0701 4800 TSRA BKN020CB BECMG 0706/0707 16003KT 9999 FEW040 BKN065 OVC085 QNH3007INS TX33/0621Z TN23/0711Z
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 KMXF
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.