KNTD TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Point Mugu NAS (Naval Base Ventura Co) (NTD · KNTD), Oxnard, CA. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0701Z, 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 5 Nov 2026 0701Z
valid 0700Z to 0700ZAUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 0507 TIL 0514 No weather observer on duty from 0700Z to 1400Z on the 5th; a Navy forecast center keeps the TAF
TAF KNTD 050701Z 0507/0607 VRB07KT 9999 FEW200 QNH2987INS TEMPO 0515/0521 VRB08G15KT BECMG 0521/0523 26008KT 9999 FEW250 QNH2990INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 0507 TIL 0514 TX26/0521Z TN13/0513Z FS30255
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0700Z to 2100Z | Initial | Variable at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
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| 1500Z to 2100Z | TEMPO | Variable at 8-15 kt | n/a | Clear | No cloud forecast | — |
| 2100Z to 0700Z | BECMG | 260° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
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TX26/0521ZMaximum temperature 26°C at 2100Z on the 5thTN13/0513ZMinimum temperature 13°C at 1300Z on the 5thFS30255Not decoded
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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KNTD?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 0701Z for Point Mugu NAS (Naval Base Ventura Co) reads: TAF KNTD 050701Z 0507/0607 VRB07KT 9999 FEW200 QNH2987INS TEMPO 0515/0521 VRB08G15KT BECMG 0521/0523 26008KT 9999 FEW250 QNH2990INS AUTOMATED SENSOR METWATCH 0507 TIL 0514 TX26/0521Z TN13/0513Z FS30255
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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