KNTU TAF

Terminal aerodrome forecast for Oceana NAS (Apollo Soucek Field) (NTU · KNTU), Virginia Beach, VA. Issued 4 Nov 2026 2300Z, valid 2300Z to 2300Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map

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TAF issued 4 Nov 2026 2300Z

valid 2300Z to 2300Z

TAF KNTU 042300Z 0423/0523 15006KT 9999 SCT250 QNH3001INS FM050200 18005KT 9999 SCT040 BKN100 BKN250 QNH2997INS FM051100 18008KT 9999 BKN040 BKN100 OVC250 QNH2990INS FM051800 20008KT 9999 SCT040 SCT250 QNH2989INS TX24/0518Z TN16/0510Z FN20051

Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.

Period by period

Period (UTC)	Change	Wind	Vis	Ceiling	Sky	Cat
2300Z to 0200Z	Initial	150° at 6 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL	VFR
`QNH3001INS` Lowest altimeter setting 30.01 inHg
0200Z to 1100Z	FM	180° at 5 kt	6+ SM	10,000 ft BKN	Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL	VFR
`QNH2997INS` Lowest altimeter setting 29.97 inHg
1100Z to 1800Z	FM	180° at 8 kt	6+ SM	4,000 ft BKN	Broken at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 25,000 ft AGL	VFR
`QNH2990INS` Lowest altimeter setting 29.90 inHg
1800Z to 2300Z	FM	200° at 8 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL	VFR
`QNH2989INS` Lowest altimeter setting 29.89 inHg

Forecast notes

TX24/0518Z Maximum temperature 24°C at 1800Z on the 5th
TN16/0510Z Minimum temperature 16°C at 1000Z on the 5th

What the change groups mean

FM: From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.

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 KNTU?

The forecast issued 4 Nov 2026 2300Z for Oceana NAS (Apollo Soucek Field) reads: TAF KNTU 042300Z 0423/0523 15006KT 9999 SCT250 QNH3001INS FM050200 18005KT 9999 SCT040 BKN100 BKN250 QNH2997INS FM051100 18008KT 9999 BKN040 BKN100 OVC250 QNH2990INS FM051800 20008KT 9999 SCT040 SCT250 QNH2989INS TX24/0518Z TN16/0510Z FN20051

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 KNTU

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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