KNFL TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Fallon NAS (Van Voorhis Field) (NFL · KNFL), Fallon, NV. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0707Z, valid 0700Z to 0700Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Fallon NAS (Van Voorhis Field) — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0707Z
valid 0700Z to 0700ZAUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 0507 TIL 0514 No weather observer on duty from 0700Z to 1400Z on the 5th; a Navy forecast center keeps the TAF
TAF KNFL 050707Z 0507/0607 VRB06KT 9999 FEW050 SCT150 BKN200 QNH3013INS FM051200 20006KT 9999 FEW050 SCT120 QNH3015INS FM051800 36006KT 9999 FEW100 QNH3017INS FM060300 17006KT 9999 SCT090 BKN180 QNH3022INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 0507 TIL 0514 TX14/0523Z TN00/0514Z FS30249
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
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| 0700Z to 1200Z | Initial | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 20,000 ft BKN | Few at 5,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL, Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
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| 1200Z to 1800Z | FM | 200° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 5,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
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| 1800Z to 0300Z | FM | 360° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
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| 0300Z to 0700Z | FM | 170° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 18,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 9,000 ft AGL, Broken at 18,000 ft AGL | VFR |
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TX14/0523ZMaximum temperature 14°C at 2300Z on the 5thTN00/0514ZMinimum temperature 0°C at 1400Z on the 5thFS30249Not decoded
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 5 Nov 2026 0707Z for Fallon NAS (Van Voorhis Field) reads: TAF KNFL 050707Z 0507/0607 VRB06KT 9999 FEW050 SCT150 BKN200 QNH3013INS FM051200 20006KT 9999 FEW050 SCT120 QNH3015INS FM051800 36006KT 9999 FEW100 QNH3017INS FM060300 17006KT 9999 SCT090 BKN180 QNH3022INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 0507 TIL 0514 TX14/0523Z TN00/0514Z FS30249
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.
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