KNLC TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport (NLC · KNLC), Lemoore, CA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2200Z, valid 2300Z to 2300Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2200Z
valid 2300Z to 2300ZTAF KNLC 062200Z 0623/0723 34005KT 9999 FEW100 QNH2978INS TEMPO 0623/0703 02010KT SCT190 FM070300 32008KT 9999 FEW090 QNH2980INS FM071100 29005KT 9999 FEW170 QNH2985INS TX41/0623Z TN20/0713Z FS30067
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2300Z to 0300Z | Initial | 340° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2300Z to 0300Z | TEMPO | 020° at 10 kt | n/a | Clear | Scattered at 19,000 ft AGL | — |
| 0300Z to 1100Z | FM | 320° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 9,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1100Z to 2300Z | FM | 290° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 17,000 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 KNLC?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2200Z for Lemoore Naval Air Station (Reeves Field) Airport reads: TAF KNLC 062200Z 0623/0723 34005KT 9999 FEW100 QNH2978INS TEMPO 0623/0703 02010KT SCT190 FM070300 32008KT 9999 FEW090 QNH2980INS FM071100 29005KT 9999 FEW170 QNH2985INS TX41/0623Z TN20/0713Z FS30067
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.