KNFL TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Fallon Naval Air Station (NFL · KNFL), Fallon, NV. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2330Z, valid 2300Z to 2300Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Fallon Naval Air Station — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2330Z
valid 2300Z to 2300ZTAF KNFL 0623/0723 02006KT SCT080 QNH3000INS FM070200 29010G18KT 9999 SKC QNH3001INS FM070700 VRB04KT 9999 SKC QNH3006INS FM071800 32006KT 9000 HZ FU SKC QNH3007INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 0706 TIL 0714 TX39/0700Z TN14/0712Z FS30198
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 | 020° at 6 kt | n/a | Clear | Scattered at 8,000 ft AGL | — |
| 0200Z to 0700Z | FM | 290° at 10-18 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0700Z to 1800Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1800Z to 2300Z | FM | 320° at 6 kt | 5.59 SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KNFL?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2330Z for Fallon Naval Air Station reads: TAF KNFL 0623/0723 02006KT SCT080 QNH3000INS FM070200 29010G18KT 9999 SKC QNH3001INS FM070700 VRB04KT 9999 SKC QNH3006INS FM071800 32006KT 9000 HZ FU SKC QNH3007INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 0706 TIL 0714 TX39/0700Z TN14/0712Z FS30198
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 KNFL
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.