KRKD TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Knox County Regional Airport (RKD · KRKD), Rockland, ME. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2333Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Knox County Regional Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2333Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KRKD 062333Z 0700/0724 22004KT P6SM FEW005 FM070500 26002KT 2SM BR SCT003 FM071200 VRB05KT P6SM FEW080 FM071900 19007KT P6SM SCT080
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0500Z | Initial | 220° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0500Z to 1200Z | FM | 260° at 2 kt | 2 SM | Clear | Scattered at 300 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1200Z to 1900Z | FM | Variable at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 8,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0000Z | FM | 190° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 8,000 ft AGL | 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.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KRKD?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2333Z for Knox County Regional Airport reads: TAF KRKD 062333Z 0700/0724 22004KT P6SM FEW005 FM070500 26002KT 2SM BR SCT003 FM071200 VRB05KT P6SM FEW080 FM071900 19007KT P6SM SCT080
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 KRKD
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.