KNTD TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Point Mugu NAS (Naval Base Ventura Co) (NTD · KNTD), Oxnard, CA. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0700Z, valid 0700Z to 0700Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Point Mugu NAS (Naval Base Ventura Co) — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0700Z
valid 0700Z to 0700ZTAF KNTD 210700Z 2107/2207 28008KT 9999 BKN021 OVC026 QNH2988INS TEMPO 2107/2112 9000 -RA BR OVC003 BECMG 2112/2114 9000 -RA BKN013 QNH2992INS BECMG 2117/2119 21010KT 9999 NSW SCT015 BKN030 QNH2990INS FM212100 23006KT 9999 SCT017 BKN025 QNH2991INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 2106 TIL 2113 TX24/2122Z TN12/2113Z FS30227
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0700Z to 1200Z | Initial | 280° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 2,100 ft BKN | Broken at 2,100 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,600 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0700Z to 1200Z | TEMPO | Calm | 5.59 SM | 300 ft OVC | Overcast at 300 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 1200Z to 1700Z | BECMG | 280° at 8 kt | 5.59 SM | 1,300 ft BKN | Broken at 1,300 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1700Z to 2100Z | BECMG | 210° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL, Broken at 3,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2100Z to 0700Z | FM | 230° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Scattered at 1,700 ft AGL, Broken at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
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.
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KNTD?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0700Z for Point Mugu NAS (Naval Base Ventura Co) reads: TAF KNTD 210700Z 2107/2207 28008KT 9999 BKN021 OVC026 QNH2988INS TEMPO 2107/2112 9000 -RA BR OVC003 BECMG 2112/2114 9000 -RA BKN013 QNH2992INS BECMG 2117/2119 21010KT 9999 NSW SCT015 BKN030 QNH2990INS FM212100 23006KT 9999 SCT017 BKN025 QNH2991INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 2106 TIL 2113 TX24/2122Z TN12/2113Z FS30227
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 KNTD
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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