KNID TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport (NID · KNID), China Lake, CA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2333Z, valid 2300Z to 2300Z, decoded period by period below.
All of China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2333Z
valid 2300Z to 2300ZTAF KNID 0623/0723 19009KT 9999 SKC QNH2978INS FM071000 VRB05KT 9999 FEW150 QNH2984INS BECMG 0620/0622 12008KT 9999 SCT150 QNH2986INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 0623 TIL 0715 TX43/0623Z TN23/0712Z FS30243
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000Z to 2300Z | BECMG | 120° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2300Z to 1000Z | Initial | 190° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1000Z to 2300Z | FM | Variable at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- BECMG
- Becoming — a gradual change over the stated window.
- 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 KNID?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2333Z for China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) Airport reads: TAF KNID 0623/0723 19009KT 9999 SKC QNH2978INS FM071000 VRB05KT 9999 FEW150 QNH2984INS BECMG 0620/0622 12008KT 9999 SCT150 QNH2986INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 0623 TIL 0715 TX43/0623Z TN23/0712Z FS30243
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.