KNCA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field (NCA · KNCA), Jacksonville, NC. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0000Z, valid 0000Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below.
All of MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0000Z
valid 0000Z to 0600ZTAF KNCA 070000Z 0700/0806 18010KT 9999 SCT015 SCT200 QNH3016INS TEMPO 0706/0712 VRB04KT 0600 BCFG VV004 FM071300 20007KT 9999 SCT050 SCT200 QNH3021INS TEMPO 0716/0720 21009KT 9999 VCTS BKN010CB BKN060 BKN200 FM072100 17006G16KT 9999 NSW SCT060 SCT200 QNH3014INS TX31/0716Z TN25/0806Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 1300Z | Initial | 180° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0600Z to 1200Z | TEMPO | Variable at 4 kt | 0.37 SM | Clear | Sky obscured | LIFR |
| 1300Z to 2100Z | FM | 200° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1600Z to 2000Z | TEMPO | 210° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 1,000 ft BKN | Broken at 1,000 ft AGL, Broken at 6,000 ft AGL, Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2100Z to 0600Z | FM | 170° at 6-16 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 6,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- 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.
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KNCA?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0000Z for MCAS New River / McCutcheon Field reads: TAF KNCA 070000Z 0700/0806 18010KT 9999 SCT015 SCT200 QNH3016INS TEMPO 0706/0712 VRB04KT 0600 BCFG VV004 FM071300 20007KT 9999 SCT050 SCT200 QNH3021INS TEMPO 0716/0720 21009KT 9999 VCTS BKN010CB BKN060 BKN200 FM072100 17006G16KT 9999 NSW SCT060 SCT200 QNH3014INS TX31/0716Z TN25/0806Z
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 KNCA
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.