KNIP TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) (NIP · KNIP), Jacksonville, FL. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z, valid 2300Z to 2300Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z
valid 2300Z to 2300ZTAF KNIP 0623/0723 13009KT 9999 VCTS BKN020CB BKN100 BKN250 QNH3011INS FM070200 13007KT 9999 VCSH BKN030 BKN100 BKN250 QNH3014INS FM070700 07005KT 9999 SCT030 SCT100 BKN250 QNH3013INS FM071700 08010KT 9999 VCTS BKN040CB BKN120 BKN250 QNH3009INS TEMPO 0718/0723 VRB20G30KT 3200 TSRA BKN025CB OVC050 AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 0703 TIL 0709 TX32/0719Z TN24/0709Z FN20115
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2300Z to 0200Z | Initial | 130° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Broken at 2,000 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0200Z to 0700Z | FM | 130° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Broken at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0700Z to 1700Z | FM | 070° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1700Z to 2300Z | FM | 080° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Broken at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 12,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 2300Z | TEMPO | Variable at 20-30 kt | 1.99 SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 5,000 ft AGL | IFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
What the categories mean
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KNIP?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z for Jacksonville Naval Air Station (Towers Field) reads: TAF KNIP 0623/0723 13009KT 9999 VCTS BKN020CB BKN100 BKN250 QNH3011INS FM070200 13007KT 9999 VCSH BKN030 BKN100 BKN250 QNH3014INS FM070700 07005KT 9999 SCT030 SCT100 BKN250 QNH3013INS FM071700 08010KT 9999 VCTS BKN040CB BKN120 BKN250 QNH3009INS TEMPO 0718/0723 VRB20G30KT 3200 TSRA BKN025CB OVC050 AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 0703 TIL 0709 TX32/0719Z TN24/0709Z FN20115
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 KNIP
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.