KNQX TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field (NQX · KNQX), Key West, FL. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2300Z, valid 2300Z to 2300Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2300Z
valid 2300Z to 2300ZTAF KNQX 062300Z 0623/0723 12010KT 9999 VCSH SCT025 BKN200 QNH2997INS TEMPO 0706/0712 VRB15G25KT 3200 TSRA BKN025CB BECMG 0713/0715 10012KT 9999 VCSH SCT025 SCT080 SCT250 QNH2995INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 0702 TIL 0710 TX 31/0719Z TN27/0711Z FN20109
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2300Z to 1300Z | Initial | 120° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 20,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0600Z to 1200Z | TEMPO | Variable at 15-25 kt | 1.99 SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1300Z to 2300Z | BECMG | 100° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 8,000 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.
- 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.
- 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 6 Aug 2026 2300Z for Naval Air Station Key West/Boca Chica Field reads: TAF KNQX 062300Z 0623/0723 12010KT 9999 VCSH SCT025 BKN200 QNH2997INS TEMPO 0706/0712 VRB15G25KT 3200 TSRA BKN025CB BECMG 0713/0715 10012KT 9999 VCSH SCT025 SCT080 SCT250 QNH2995INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 0702 TIL 0710 TX 31/0719Z TN27/0711Z FN20109
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.