KNQX TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Key West NAS (Boca Chica Field) (NQX · KNQX), Key West, FL. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0654Z, valid 0700Z to 0700Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Key West NAS (Boca Chica Field) — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0654Z
valid 0700Z to 0700ZTAF KNQX 2107/2207 18010G15KT 9999 VCSH SCT030 BKN150 QNH2983INS TEMPO 2109/2115 VRB15G25KT 4800 TSRA SCT030CB BKN150 AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 2107 TIL 2110 TX32/2119Z TN26/2110Z FN00328
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0700Z to 0700Z | Initial | 180° at 10-15 kt | 6+ SM | 15,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0900Z to 1500Z | TEMPO | Variable at 15-25 kt | 2.98 SM | 15,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 15,000 ft AGL | IFR |
What the change groups mean
- 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.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KNQX?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0654Z for Key West NAS (Boca Chica Field) reads: TAF KNQX 2107/2207 18010G15KT 9999 VCSH SCT030 BKN150 QNH2983INS TEMPO 2109/2115 VRB15G25KT 4800 TSRA SCT030CB BKN150 AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 2107 TIL 2110 TX32/2119Z TN26/2110Z FN00328
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 KNQX
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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