KOFF TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Offutt Air Force Base (OFF · KOFF), Omaha, NE. Issued 3 Sep 2026 0200Z, valid 0200Z to 0800Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Offutt Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 3 Sep 2026 0200Z
valid 0200Z to 0800ZTAF KOFF 030200Z 0302/0408 12006KT 9999 FEW250 QNH2981INS BECMG 0303/0304 VRB06KT 9999 FEW250 WS015/21045KT QNH2983INS BECMG 0311/0312 16009KT 9999 -SHRA VCTS SCT060CB BKN120 BKN250 QNH2986INS TEMPO 0312/0316 6000 -TSRA BKN060CB BKN120 BKN250 BECMG 0315/0316 19012G18KT 9999 NSW SCT120 SCT250 QNH2977INS BECMG 0323/0324 12006KT 9999 FEW250 QNH2978INS TX37/0322Z TN22/0311Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0200Z to 0300Z | Initial | 120° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 1100Z | BECMG | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1100Z to 1500Z | BECMG | 160° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 12,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 6,000 ft AGL, Broken at 12,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1200Z to 1600Z | TEMPO | Calm | 3.73 SM | 6,000 ft BKN | Broken at 6,000 ft AGL, Broken at 12,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1500Z to 2300Z | BECMG | 190° at 12-18 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2300Z to 0800Z | BECMG | 120° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- BECMG
- Becoming — a gradual change over the stated window.
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
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 KOFF?
The forecast issued 3 Sep 2026 0200Z for Offutt Air Force Base reads: TAF KOFF 030200Z 0302/0408 12006KT 9999 FEW250 QNH2981INS BECMG 0303/0304 VRB06KT 9999 FEW250 WS015/21045KT QNH2983INS BECMG 0311/0312 16009KT 9999 -SHRA VCTS SCT060CB BKN120 BKN250 QNH2986INS TEMPO 0312/0316 6000 -TSRA BKN060CB BKN120 BKN250 BECMG 0315/0316 19012G18KT 9999 NSW SCT120 SCT250 QNH2977INS BECMG 0323/0324 12006KT 9999 FEW250 QNH2978INS TX37/0322Z TN22/0311Z
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 KOFF
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.