KRIV TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for March Air Reserve Base (RIV · KRIV), Riverside, CA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2000Z, valid 2000Z to 0200Z, decoded period by period below.
All of March Air Reserve Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2000Z
valid 2000Z to 0200ZTAF KRIV 062000Z 0620/0802 31009KT 9999 FEW120 FEW250 510006 QNH2994INS TS OMTNS NE-SE TIL 03Z TEMPO 0622/0702 31012G18KT BECMG 0705/0706 VRB04KT 9999 FEW120 BKN250 QNH3001INS BECMG 0719/0720 31009KT 9999 FEW120 BKN250 510006 QNH2996INS TS OMTNS NE- SE TIL 02Z TEMPO 0721/0802 31010G18KT TX37/0622Z TN19/0713Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000Z to 0500Z | Initial | 310° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 12,000 ft AGL, Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2200Z to 0200Z | TEMPO | 310° at 12-18 kt | n/a | Clear | No cloud forecast | — |
| 0500Z to 1900Z | BECMG | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Few at 12,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0200Z | BECMG | 310° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Few at 12,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KRIV?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2000Z for March Air Reserve Base reads: TAF KRIV 062000Z 0620/0802 31009KT 9999 FEW120 FEW250 510006 QNH2994INS TS OMTNS NE-SE TIL 03Z TEMPO 0622/0702 31012G18KT BECMG 0705/0706 VRB04KT 9999 FEW120 BKN250 QNH3001INS BECMG 0719/0720 31009KT 9999 FEW120 BKN250 510006 QNH2996INS TS OMTNS NE- SE TIL 02Z TEMPO 0721/0802 31010G18KT TX37/0622Z TN19/0713Z
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.