KRIV TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for March ARB (RIV · KRIV), Riverside, CA. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2000Z, valid 2000Z to 0200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of March ARB — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2000Z
valid 2000Z to 0200ZTAF KRIV 202000Z 2020/2202 32009KT 9999 FEW190 SCT300 QNH2989INS TEMPO 2022/2101 32012G20KT BECMG 2102/2103 31006KT 9999 FEW150 BKN250 QNH2991INS BECMG 2105/2106 29004KT 9000 BR FEW010 SCT150 BKN250 QNH2994INS BECMG 2108/2109 15004KT 4800 BR OVC007 QNH2993INS TEMPO 2113/2116 3200 -DZ BR OVC005 BECMG 2115/2116 VRB04KT 8000 BR OVC010 QNH2995INS BECMG 2116/2117 29004KT 9999 NSW OVC017 QNH2997INS BECMG 2119/2120 30009KT 9999 FEW025 QNH2999INS TEMPO 2121/2202 31010G18KT TX29/2022Z TN14/2113Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000Z to 0200Z | Initial | 320° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 19,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 30,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2200Z to 0100Z | TEMPO | 320° at 12-20 kt | n/a | Clear | No cloud forecast | — |
| 0200Z to 0500Z | BECMG | 310° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Few at 15,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0500Z to 0800Z | BECMG | 290° at 4 kt | 5.59 SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Few at 1,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1500Z | BECMG | 150° at 4 kt | 2.98 SM | 700 ft OVC | Overcast at 700 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1300Z to 1600Z | TEMPO | Calm | 1.99 SM | 500 ft OVC | Overcast at 500 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1500Z to 1600Z | BECMG | Variable at 4 kt | 4.97 SM | 1,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1600Z to 1900Z | BECMG | 290° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 1,700 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,700 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1900Z to 0200Z | BECMG | 300° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 2,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2100Z to 0200Z | TEMPO | 310° at 10-18 kt | n/a | Clear | No cloud forecast | — |
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.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 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 KRIV?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2000Z for March ARB reads: TAF KRIV 202000Z 2020/2202 32009KT 9999 FEW190 SCT300 QNH2989INS TEMPO 2022/2101 32012G20KT BECMG 2102/2103 31006KT 9999 FEW150 BKN250 QNH2991INS BECMG 2105/2106 29004KT 9000 BR FEW010 SCT150 BKN250 QNH2994INS BECMG 2108/2109 15004KT 4800 BR OVC007 QNH2993INS TEMPO 2113/2116 3200 -DZ BR OVC005 BECMG 2115/2116 VRB04KT 8000 BR OVC010 QNH2995INS BECMG 2116/2117 29004KT 9999 NSW OVC017 QNH2997INS BECMG 2119/2120 30009KT 9999 FEW025 QNH2999INS TEMPO 2121/2202 31010G18KT TX29/2022Z TN14/2113Z
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 KRIV
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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