KNXP TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field (NXP · KNXP), Twentynine Palms, CA. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0000Z, valid 0000Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0000Z
valid 0000Z to 0600ZTAF KNXP 070000Z 0700/0806 12011KT 9999 SKC QNH2993INS FM070200 20010KT 9999 SCT170 QNH2995INS FM070800 22006KT 9999 SKC QNH3004INS FM071900 13012KT 9999 FEW120 QNH3005INS FM080000 20010KT 9999 SKC QNH2995INS FM080600 23006KT 9999 SKC QNH3003INS TX45/0721Z TN32/0713Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0200Z | Initial | 120° at 11 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0200Z to 0800Z | FM | 200° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 17,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1900Z | FM | 220° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0000Z | FM | 130° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0600Z | FM | 200° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0600Z to 0600Z | FM | 230° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | 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 KNXP?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0000Z for Twentynine Palms Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field reads: TAF KNXP 070000Z 0700/0806 12011KT 9999 SKC QNH2993INS FM070200 20010KT 9999 SCT170 QNH2995INS FM070800 22006KT 9999 SKC QNH3004INS FM071900 13012KT 9999 FEW120 QNH3005INS FM080000 20010KT 9999 SKC QNH2995INS FM080600 23006KT 9999 SKC QNH3003INS TX45/0721Z TN32/0713Z
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 KNXP
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.