KRAP TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP · KRAP), Rapid City, SD. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Rapid City Regional Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KRAP 062320Z 0700/0724 VRB06KT P6SM SKC FM070400 34011KT P6SM SKC FM070900 35010G20KT P6SM SKC FM071400 36011KT P6SM SKC FM071700 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0400Z | Initial | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0400Z to 0900Z | FM | 340° at 11 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0900Z to 1400Z | FM | 350° at 10-20 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1400Z to 1700Z | FM | 360° at 11 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1700Z to 0000Z | FM | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KRAP?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for Rapid City Regional Airport reads: TAF KRAP 062320Z 0700/0724 VRB06KT P6SM SKC FM070400 34011KT P6SM SKC FM070900 35010G20KT P6SM SKC FM071400 36011KT P6SM SKC FM071700 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
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 KRAP
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.