KNBC TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field (NBC · KNBC), Beaufort, SC. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0000Z, valid 0000Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0000Z
valid 0000Z to 0600ZTAF KNBC 070000Z 0700/0806 VRB06KT 9999 SCT030 BKN200 QNH3015INS BECMG 0702/0704 VRB06KT 9999 FEW030 SCT250 QNH3014INS FM071800 14009KT 9999 VCTS SCT030CB BKN250 QNH3011INS TEMPO 0719/0723 16008G20KT 4800 TSRA BR BKN025CB BECMG 0800/0802 VRB06KT 9999 NSW FEW030 FEW250 QNH3010INS TX33/0719Z TN24/0711Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0200Z | Initial | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 20,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0200Z to 1800Z | BECMG | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 3,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 140° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 2300Z | TEMPO | 160° at 8-20 kt | 2.98 SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0000Z to 0600Z | BECMG | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 3,000 ft AGL, Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- BECMG
- Becoming — a gradual change over the stated window.
- 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KNBC?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0000Z for Beaufort MCAS - Merritt Field reads: TAF KNBC 070000Z 0700/0806 VRB06KT 9999 SCT030 BKN200 QNH3015INS BECMG 0702/0704 VRB06KT 9999 FEW030 SCT250 QNH3014INS FM071800 14009KT 9999 VCTS SCT030CB BKN250 QNH3011INS TEMPO 0719/0723 16008G20KT 4800 TSRA BR BKN025CB BECMG 0800/0802 VRB06KT 9999 NSW FEW030 FEW250 QNH3010INS TX33/0719Z TN24/0711Z
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.
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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.