KNJK TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) (NJK · KNJK), El Centro, CA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2300Z, valid 2300Z to 2300Z, decoded period by period below.
All of El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2300Z
valid 2300Z to 2300ZTAF KNJK 062300Z 0623/0723 12010KT 9999 SCT180 BKN250 QNH2972INS TEMPO 0623/0703 13012G18KT FM071000 11008KT 9999 FEW180 SCT250 QNH2974INS FM072100 13012KT 9999 FEW250 QNH2971INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 0706 TIL 0713 TX43/0723Z TN30/0713Z FS30152
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2300Z to 1000Z | Initial | 120° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 18,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2300Z to 0300Z | TEMPO | 130° at 12-18 kt | n/a | Clear | No cloud forecast | — |
| 1000Z to 2100Z | FM | 110° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 18,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2100Z to 2300Z | FM | 130° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- 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 KNJK?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2300Z for El Centro NAF Airport (Vraciu Field) reads: TAF KNJK 062300Z 0623/0723 12010KT 9999 SCT180 BKN250 QNH2972INS TEMPO 0623/0703 13012G18KT FM071000 11008KT 9999 FEW180 SCT250 QNH2974INS FM072100 13012KT 9999 FEW250 QNH2971INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 0706 TIL 0713 TX43/0723Z TN30/0713Z FS30152
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 KNJK
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.