KPOE TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Polk Army Air Field (POE · KPOE), Fort Polk, LA. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0012Z, valid 0000Z to 0500Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Polk Army Air Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF amended · issued 7 Aug 2026 0012Z
valid 0000Z to 0500ZTAF AMD KPOE 070012Z 0700/0805 VRB06KT 9999 FEW060 QNH3003INS TEMPO 0700/0701 14010G15KT 9999 VCTS BKN040CB BECMG 0701/0702 VRB06KT 9999 SCT150 QNH3006INS BECMG 0708/0709 18006KT 9999 FEW020 SCT120 QNH3007INS BECMG 0715/0716 16006KT 9999 SCT030 QNH3009INS BECMG 0717/0718 17006KT 9999 SCT040 OVC070 QNH3004INS BECMG 0801/0802 19006KT 9999 SKC QNH3007INS TX32/0720Z TN25/0711Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 0705 NEXT 0715
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0100Z | Initial | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0100Z | TEMPO | 140° at 10-15 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0100Z to 0800Z | BECMG | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1500Z | BECMG | 180° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 2,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1500Z to 1700Z | BECMG | 160° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1700Z to 0100Z | BECMG | 170° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 7,000 ft OVC | Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 7,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0100Z to 0500Z | BECMG | 190° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KPOE?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0012Z for Polk Army Air Field reads: TAF AMD KPOE 070012Z 0700/0805 VRB06KT 9999 FEW060 QNH3003INS TEMPO 0700/0701 14010G15KT 9999 VCTS BKN040CB BECMG 0701/0702 VRB06KT 9999 SCT150 QNH3006INS BECMG 0708/0709 18006KT 9999 FEW020 SCT120 QNH3007INS BECMG 0715/0716 16006KT 9999 SCT030 QNH3009INS BECMG 0717/0718 17006KT 9999 SCT040 OVC070 QNH3004INS BECMG 0801/0802 19006KT 9999 SKC QNH3007INS TX32/0720Z TN25/0711Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 0705 NEXT 0715
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.