KNID TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) (NID · KNID), China Lake, CA. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0733Z, valid 0700Z to 0700Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0733Z
valid 0700Z to 0700ZTAF KNID 210733Z 2107/2207 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH2979INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 2107 TIL 2115 TX32/2122Z TN16/2114Z FS30255
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0700Z to 0700Z | Initial | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
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 21 Sep 2026 0733Z for China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) reads: TAF KNID 210733Z 2107/2207 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH2979INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 2107 TIL 2115 TX32/2122Z TN16/2114Z 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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