KNID TAF

Terminal aerodrome forecast for China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) (NID · KNID), China Lake, CA. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0703Z, valid 0700Z to 0700Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map

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TAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0703Z

valid 0700Z to 0700Z

AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 0500 TIL 0515 No weather observer on duty from 0000Z to 1500Z on the 5th; a Navy forecast center keeps the TAF

TAF KNID 050703Z 0507/0607 25003KT 9999 FEW280 QNH3002INS BECMG 0517/0519 VRB04KT 9999 SKC QNH2998INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 0500 TIL 0515 TX23/0523Z TN06/0514Z FS30255

Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.

Period by period

Period (UTC)	Change	Wind	Vis	Ceiling	Sky	Cat
0700Z to 1700Z	Initial	250° at 3 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Few at 28,000 ft AGL	VFR
`QNH3002INS` Lowest altimeter setting 30.02 inHg
1700Z to 0700Z	BECMG	Variable at 4 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Clear below 12,000 ft	VFR
`QNH2998INS` Lowest altimeter setting 29.98 inHg

Forecast notes

TX23/0523Z Maximum temperature 23°C at 2300Z on the 5th
TN06/0514Z Minimum temperature 6°C at 1400Z on the 5th
FS30255 Not decoded

What the change groups mean

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.

Frequently asked

What is the current TAF for KNID?

The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 0703Z for China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) reads: TAF KNID 050703Z 0507/0607 25003KT 9999 FEW280 QNH3002INS BECMG 0517/0519 VRB04KT 9999 SKC QNH2998INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 0500 TIL 0515 TX23/0523Z TN06/0514Z FS30255

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 KNID

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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