KNFW TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Fort Worth NAS JRB (Carswell Field) (NFW · KNFW), Fort Worth, TX. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2312Z, valid 2300Z to 2300Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Fort Worth NAS JRB (Carswell Field) — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2312Z
valid 2300Z to 2300ZTAF KNFW 2023/2123 30012KT 9999 VCTS BKN070CB BKN250 QNH2979INS TEMPO 2023/2103 VRB15G25KT 6000 TSRA OVC060CB BECMG 2104/2106 17010KT 9999 NSW SCT150 BKN250 QNH2983INS TEMPO 2121/2123 VRB15G25KT 8000 TSRA BKN030 OVC100 AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 2023 TIL 2111 TX37/2123Z TN25/2112Z FN00298
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2300Z to 0400Z | Initial | 300° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | 7,000 ft BKN | Broken at 7,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2300Z to 0300Z | TEMPO | Variable at 15-25 kt | 3.73 SM | 6,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 6,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0400Z to 2300Z | BECMG | 170° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2100Z to 2300Z | TEMPO | Variable at 15-25 kt | 4.97 SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Broken at 3,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 10,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
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.
- 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 KNFW?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2312Z for Fort Worth NAS JRB (Carswell Field) reads: TAF KNFW 2023/2123 30012KT 9999 VCTS BKN070CB BKN250 QNH2979INS TEMPO 2023/2103 VRB15G25KT 6000 TSRA OVC060CB BECMG 2104/2106 17010KT 9999 NSW SCT150 BKN250 QNH2983INS TEMPO 2121/2123 VRB15G25KT 8000 TSRA BKN030 OVC100 AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 2023 TIL 2111 TX37/2123Z TN25/2112Z FN00298
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 KNFW
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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