KNTU TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Oceana Naval Air Station (NTU · KNTU), Virginia Beach, VA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2300Z, valid 2300Z to 2300Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Oceana Naval Air Station — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2300Z
valid 2300Z to 2300ZTAF KNTU 062300Z 0623/0723 22007KT 9999 SCT250 QNH3008INS FM071500 20010G20KT 9999 BKN040 BKN250 QNH3005INS TX32/0719Z TN25/0710Z FN20051
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2300Z to 1500Z | Initial | 220° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1500Z to 2300Z | FM | 200° at 10-20 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Broken at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
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 6 Aug 2026 2300Z for Oceana Naval Air Station reads: TAF KNTU 062300Z 0623/0723 22007KT 9999 SCT250 QNH3008INS FM071500 20010G20KT 9999 BKN040 BKN250 QNH3005INS TX32/0719Z TN25/0710Z 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.