KRCA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Ellsworth Air Force Base (RCA · KRCA), Rapid City, SD. Issued 6 Aug 2026 1900Z, valid 1900Z to 0100Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Ellsworth Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 1900Z
valid 1900Z to 0100ZTAF KRCA 061900Z 0619/0801 06010G15KT 9999 FEW180 QNH2991INS BECMG 0702/0703 VRB06KT 9999 FEW130 QNH2989INS BECMG 0707/0708 32010G15KT 9999 FEW120 QNH2993INS TX37/0622Z TN17/0711Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900Z to 0200Z | Initial | 060° at 10-15 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 18,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0200Z to 0700Z | BECMG | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 13,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0700Z to 0100Z | BECMG | 320° at 10-15 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 12,000 ft AGL | 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 KRCA?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 1900Z for Ellsworth Air Force Base reads: TAF KRCA 061900Z 0619/0801 06010G15KT 9999 FEW180 QNH2991INS BECMG 0702/0703 VRB06KT 9999 FEW130 QNH2989INS BECMG 0707/0708 32010G15KT 9999 FEW120 QNH2993INS TX37/0622Z TN17/0711Z
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 KRCA
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.