KPKB TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Mid-Ohio Valley Regional (PKB · KPKB), Parkersburg, WV. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0154Z, valid 0200Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Mid-Ohio Valley Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0154Z
valid 0200Z to 0000ZTAF KPKB 210154Z 2102/2124 VRB03KT P6SM SCT020 SCT110 TEMPO 2102/2105 BKN015 FM210500 VRB03KT P6SM VCTS BKN060CB TEMPO 2105/2109 3SM -TSRA BR OVC015CB FM210900 05004KT P6SM VCTS BKN060CB TEMPO 2109/2113 3SM -TSRA BR OVC015CB FM211500 06005KT P6SM BKN012 FM211800 03005KT P6SM -SHRA BKN018 TEMPO 2118/2120 3SM -TSRA BR OVC015CB
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0200Z to 0500Z | Initial | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 11,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0200Z to 0500Z | TEMPO | Calm | n/a | 1,500 ft BKN | Broken at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0500Z to 0900Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 6,000 ft BKN | Broken at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0500Z to 0900Z | TEMPO | Calm | 3 SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0900Z to 1500Z | FM | 050° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 6,000 ft BKN | Broken at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0900Z to 1300Z | TEMPO | Calm | 3 SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1500Z to 1800Z | FM | 060° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 1,200 ft BKN | Broken at 1,200 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 030° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 1,800 ft BKN | Broken at 1,800 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1800Z to 2000Z | TEMPO | Calm | 3 SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- 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.
- 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 KPKB?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0154Z for Mid-Ohio Valley Regional reads: TAF KPKB 210154Z 2102/2124 VRB03KT P6SM SCT020 SCT110 TEMPO 2102/2105 BKN015 FM210500 VRB03KT P6SM VCTS BKN060CB TEMPO 2105/2109 3SM -TSRA BR OVC015CB FM210900 05004KT P6SM VCTS BKN060CB TEMPO 2109/2113 3SM -TSRA BR OVC015CB FM211500 06005KT P6SM BKN012 FM211800 03005KT P6SM -SHRA BKN018 TEMPO 2118/2120 3SM -TSRA BR OVC015CB
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 KPKB
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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