KNLC TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Lemoore NAS (Reeves Field) (NLC · KNLC), Lemoore, CA. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2300Z, valid 2300Z to 2300Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Lemoore NAS (Reeves Field) — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF amended · issued 20 Sep 2026 2300Z
valid 2300Z to 2300ZTAF COR KNLC 202300Z 2023/2123 34009KT 9999 SCT150 BKN200 QNH2979INS FM210400 32008KT 9999 SCT250 QNH2982INS FM211000 VRB05KT 9999 SCT250 QNH2982INS FM211500 34008KT 9999 FEW250 QNH2978INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 2101 TIL 2114 TX33/2023Z TN15/2114Z COR 0157 FS30238
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2300Z to 0400Z | Initial | 340° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 20,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL, Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0400Z to 1000Z | FM | 320° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1000Z to 1500Z | FM | Variable at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1500Z to 2300Z | FM | 340° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- 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 KNLC?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2300Z for Lemoore NAS (Reeves Field) reads: TAF COR KNLC 202300Z 2023/2123 34009KT 9999 SCT150 BKN200 QNH2979INS FM210400 32008KT 9999 SCT250 QNH2982INS FM211000 VRB05KT 9999 SCT250 QNH2982INS FM211500 34008KT 9999 FEW250 QNH2978INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 2101 TIL 2114 TX33/2023Z TN15/2114Z COR 0157 FS30238
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 KNLC
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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