KSKF TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Lackland Air Force Base (SKF · KSKF), San Antonio, TX. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0200Z, valid 0200Z to 0800Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Lackland Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0200Z
valid 0200Z to 0800ZTAF KSKF 070200Z 0702/0808 13012G20KT 9999 FEW070 QNH2993INS BECMG 0704/0705 14010KT 9999 SKC QNH3000INS BECMG 0708/0709 14007KT 9999 BKN015 QNH3003INS TEMPO 0710/0714 SCT015 BECMG 0714/0715 16009KT 9999 SCT040 QNH2991INS BECMG 0800/0801 13010G18KT 9999 FEW070 QNH2993INS BECMG 0804/0805 14010KT 9999 SKC QNH3002INS TX38/0721Z TN26/0712Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0200Z to 0400Z | Initial | 130° at 12-20 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 7,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0400Z to 0800Z | BECMG | 140° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1400Z | BECMG | 140° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft BKN | Broken at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1000Z to 1400Z | TEMPO | Calm | n/a | Clear | Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL | — |
| 1400Z to 0000Z | BECMG | 160° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0400Z | BECMG | 130° at 10-18 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 7,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0400Z to 0800Z | BECMG | 140° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- BECMG
- Becoming — a gradual change over the stated window.
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
What the categories mean
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 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 KSKF?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0200Z for Lackland Air Force Base reads: TAF KSKF 070200Z 0702/0808 13012G20KT 9999 FEW070 QNH2993INS BECMG 0704/0705 14010KT 9999 SKC QNH3000INS BECMG 0708/0709 14007KT 9999 BKN015 QNH3003INS TEMPO 0710/0714 SCT015 BECMG 0714/0715 16009KT 9999 SCT040 QNH2991INS BECMG 0800/0801 13010G18KT 9999 FEW070 QNH2993INS BECMG 0804/0805 14010KT 9999 SKC QNH3002INS TX38/0721Z TN26/0712Z
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 KSKF
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.