KNTD TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) (NTD · KNTD), Point Mugu, CA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2300Z, valid 2300Z to 2300Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2300Z
valid 2300Z to 2300ZTAF KNTD 062300Z 0623/0723 27010KT 9999 FEW100 FEW150 SCT250 QNH2988INS FM070300 VRB05KT 9000 BR SCT010 SCT150 QNH2994INS BECMG 0705/0707 VRB04KT 9000 BR BKN010 QNH2994INS FM070900 VRB04KT 8000 BR OVC008 QNH2994INS FM071500 VRB04KT 9000 BR BKN010 BKN150 QNH2995INS FM071700 21008KT 9999 SCT010 SCT150 BKN250 QNH2995INS FM072100 26010KT 9999 FEW015 FEW200 SCT250 QNH2991INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 0706 TIL 0713 TX24/0722Z TN18/0712Z FS30183
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2300Z to 0300Z | Initial | 270° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 10,000 ft AGL, Few at 15,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 0500Z | FM | Variable at 5 kt | 5.59 SM | Clear | Scattered at 1,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0500Z to 0900Z | BECMG | Variable at 4 kt | 5.59 SM | 1,000 ft BKN | Broken at 1,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0900Z to 1500Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 4.97 SM | 800 ft OVC | Overcast at 800 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1500Z to 1700Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 5.59 SM | 1,000 ft BKN | Broken at 1,000 ft AGL, Broken at 15,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1700Z to 2100Z | FM | 210° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 1,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2100Z to 2300Z | FM | 260° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 1,500 ft AGL, Few at 20,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- 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.
- 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 KNTD?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2300Z for Point Mugu Naval Air Station (Naval Base Ventura Co) reads: TAF KNTD 062300Z 0623/0723 27010KT 9999 FEW100 FEW150 SCT250 QNH2988INS FM070300 VRB05KT 9000 BR SCT010 SCT150 QNH2994INS BECMG 0705/0707 VRB04KT 9000 BR BKN010 QNH2994INS FM070900 VRB04KT 8000 BR OVC008 QNH2994INS FM071500 VRB04KT 9000 BR BKN010 BKN150 QNH2995INS FM071700 21008KT 9999 SCT010 SCT150 BKN250 QNH2995INS FM072100 26010KT 9999 FEW015 FEW200 SCT250 QNH2991INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 0706 TIL 0713 TX24/0722Z TN18/0712Z FS30183
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.