KPOE TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Maks AAF (POE · KPOE), Fort Polk, LA. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2355Z, valid 2300Z to 0500Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Maks AAF — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF amended · issued 20 Sep 2026 2355Z
valid 2300Z to 0500ZTAF AMD KPOE 202355Z 2023/2205 18008KT 9999 FEW065 QNH2985INS BECMG 2105/2106 21006KT 9999 SKC QNH2992INS BECMG 2113/2114 25006KT 9999 FEW015 QNH2997INS BECMG 2115/2116 23008KT 9999 SCT025 QNH2994INS BECMG 2118/2119 13008KT 9999 BKN055 QNH2987INS BECMG 2200/2201 12008KT 9999 SKC QNH2989INS TX35/2121Z TN24/2111Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 2105 NEXT 2115
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2300Z to 0500Z | Initial | 180° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 6,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0500Z to 1300Z | BECMG | 210° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1300Z to 1500Z | BECMG | 250° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 1,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1500Z to 1800Z | BECMG | 230° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | BECMG | 130° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 5,500 ft BKN | Broken at 5,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0500Z | BECMG | 120° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KPOE?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2355Z for Maks AAF reads: TAF AMD KPOE 202355Z 2023/2205 18008KT 9999 FEW065 QNH2985INS BECMG 2105/2106 21006KT 9999 SKC QNH2992INS BECMG 2113/2114 25006KT 9999 FEW015 QNH2997INS BECMG 2115/2116 23008KT 9999 SCT025 QNH2994INS BECMG 2118/2119 13008KT 9999 BKN055 QNH2987INS BECMG 2200/2201 12008KT 9999 SKC QNH2989INS TX35/2121Z TN24/2111Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 2105 NEXT 2115
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 KPOE
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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