KNZY TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field (NZY · KNZY), San Diego, CA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2300Z, valid 2300Z to 2300Z, decoded period by period below.
All of North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2300Z
valid 2300Z to 2300ZTAF KNZY 062300Z 0623/0723 27008KT 9999 FEW016 FEW050 SCT200 QNH2987INS TEMPO 0703/0707 BKN015 BECMG 0710/0712 VRB06KT 9999 OVC010 QNH2992INS BECMG 0717/0719 28009G17KT 9999 FEW015 SCT200 QNH2993INS TX26/0721Z TN21/0703Z FS30222
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2300Z to 1000Z | Initial | 270° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 1,600 ft AGL, Few at 5,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 0700Z | TEMPO | Calm | n/a | 1,500 ft BKN | Broken at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1000Z to 1700Z | BECMG | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 1,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1700Z to 2300Z | BECMG | 280° at 9-17 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 1,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
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.
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KNZY?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2300Z for North Island Naval Air Station-Halsey Field reads: TAF KNZY 062300Z 0623/0723 27008KT 9999 FEW016 FEW050 SCT200 QNH2987INS TEMPO 0703/0707 BKN015 BECMG 0710/0712 VRB06KT 9999 OVC010 QNH2992INS BECMG 0717/0719 28009G17KT 9999 FEW015 SCT200 QNH2993INS TX26/0721Z TN21/0703Z FS30222
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 KNZY
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.