KNKT TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ (NKT · KNKT), Cherry Point, NC. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2300Z, valid 0000Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2300Z
valid 0000Z to 0600ZTAF KNKT 062300Z 0700/0806 1905KT 9999 SCT020 QNH3017INS TEMPO 0700/0706 BKN009 FM070600 19005KT 9999 BKN012 QNH3019INS BECMG 0715/0717 21007KT 9999 SCT030 QNH3014INS TEMPO 0717/0723 21007G15KT TX31/0718Z TN24/0710Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0600Z | Initial | Calm | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0600Z | TEMPO | Calm | n/a | 900 ft BKN | Broken at 900 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0600Z to 1500Z | FM | 190° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 1,200 ft BKN | Broken at 1,200 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1500Z to 0600Z | BECMG | 210° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1700Z to 2300Z | TEMPO | 210° at 7-15 kt | n/a | Clear | No cloud forecast | — |
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.
- 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.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KNKT?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2300Z for Cherry Point MCAS / Cunningham Field/ reads: TAF KNKT 062300Z 0700/0806 1905KT 9999 SCT020 QNH3017INS TEMPO 0700/0706 BKN009 FM070600 19005KT 9999 BKN012 QNH3019INS BECMG 0715/0717 21007KT 9999 SCT030 QNH3014INS TEMPO 0717/0723 21007G15KT TX31/0718Z TN24/0710Z
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 KNKT
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.