KNQI TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Kingsville Naval Air Station (NQI · KNQI), Kingsville, TX. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2254Z, valid 2300Z to 2300Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Kingsville Naval Air Station — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2254Z
valid 2300Z to 2300ZTAF KNQI 0623/0723 14016G22KT 9999 FEW055 FEW120 SCT250 510032 QNH2990INS TEMPO 0623/0701 13019G27KT SCT045 SCT250 FM070200 15011KT 9999 SCT022 SCT250 QNH2994INS TEMPO 0708/0714 6000 BR BKN012 BKN250 BECMG 0717/0719 13014G22KT 9999 VCSH FEW060 FEW120 SCT250 QNH2989INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 0705 TIL 0712 TX37/0720Z TN25/0712Z FN20042
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2300Z to 0200Z | Initial | 140° at 16-22 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 5,500 ft AGL, Few at 12,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2300Z to 0100Z | TEMPO | 130° at 19-27 kt | n/a | Clear | Scattered at 4,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | — |
| 0200Z to 1700Z | FM | 150° at 11 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 2,200 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1400Z | TEMPO | Calm | 3.73 SM | 1,200 ft BKN | Broken at 1,200 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1700Z to 2300Z | BECMG | 130° at 14-22 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 6,000 ft AGL, Few at 12,000 ft AGL, Scattered 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.
- 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.
- 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 KNQI?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2254Z for Kingsville Naval Air Station reads: TAF KNQI 0623/0723 14016G22KT 9999 FEW055 FEW120 SCT250 510032 QNH2990INS TEMPO 0623/0701 13019G27KT SCT045 SCT250 FM070200 15011KT 9999 SCT022 SCT250 QNH2994INS TEMPO 0708/0714 6000 BR BKN012 BKN250 BECMG 0717/0719 13014G22KT 9999 VCSH FEW060 FEW120 SCT250 QNH2989INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 0705 TIL 0712 TX37/0720Z TN25/0712Z FN20042
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 KNQI
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.