KNPA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (NPA · KNPA), Pensacola, FL. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2306Z, valid 2300Z to 2300Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2306Z
valid 2300Z to 2300ZTAF KNPA 0623/0723 19007KT 9999 FEW030 FEW100 BKN280 QNH3007INS FM070100 VRB04KT 9999 FEW100 SCT280 QNH3008INS FM070800 VRB03KT 9999 VCSH SCT030 BKN280 QNH3006INS TEMPO 0710/0715 VRB15G25KT 6000 TSRA BKN025CB FM071500 13005KT 9999 SCT040 SCT100 BKN280 QNH3009INS FM072100 20009KT 9999 FEW040 FEW100 BKN280 QNH3005INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 0703 TIL 0711 TX32/0720Z TN24/0711Z FN20034
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2300Z to 0100Z | Initial | 190° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 28,000 ft BKN | Few at 3,000 ft AGL, Few at 10,000 ft AGL, Broken at 28,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0100Z to 0800Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 10,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 28,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1500Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 28,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 28,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1000Z to 1500Z | TEMPO | Variable at 15-25 kt | 3.73 SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1500Z to 2100Z | FM | 130° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 28,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL, Broken at 28,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2100Z to 2300Z | FM | 200° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 28,000 ft BKN | Few at 4,000 ft AGL, Few at 10,000 ft AGL, Broken at 28,000 ft AGL | VFR |
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
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 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 KNPA?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2306Z for Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field reads: TAF KNPA 0623/0723 19007KT 9999 FEW030 FEW100 BKN280 QNH3007INS FM070100 VRB04KT 9999 FEW100 SCT280 QNH3008INS FM070800 VRB03KT 9999 VCSH SCT030 BKN280 QNH3006INS TEMPO 0710/0715 VRB15G25KT 6000 TSRA BKN025CB FM071500 13005KT 9999 SCT040 SCT100 BKN280 QNH3009INS FM072100 20009KT 9999 FEW040 FEW100 BKN280 QNH3005INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 0703 TIL 0711 TX32/0720Z TN24/0711Z FN20034
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 KNPA
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.