KVAD TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Moody Air Force Base (VAD · KVAD), Valdosta, GA. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0000Z, valid 0000Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Moody Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0000Z
valid 0000Z to 0600ZTAF KVAD 070000Z 0700/0806 12006KT 9999 FEW050 SCT150 QNH3012INS TEMPO 0700/0701 VRB15G25KT 4800 TSRA BKN050CB BECMG 0709/0710 08006KT 2400 BR SCT200 QNH3013INS BECMG 0713/0714 08006KT 9999 NSW SCT015 QNH3012INS BECMG 0717/0718 08010G15KT 9999 BKN050 QNH3004INS TEMPO 0720/0801 VRB15G25KT 4800 -TSRA BKN050CB BECMG 0800/0801 08006KT 9999 FEW250 QNH3006INS TX35/0718Z TN23/0711Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0900Z | Initial | 120° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 5,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0100Z | TEMPO | Variable at 15-25 kt | 2.98 SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0900Z to 1300Z | BECMG | 080° at 6 kt | 1.49 SM | Clear | Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1300Z to 1700Z | BECMG | 080° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1700Z to 0000Z | BECMG | 080° at 10-15 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0100Z | TEMPO | Variable at 15-25 kt | 2.98 SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0000Z to 0600Z | BECMG | 080° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KVAD?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0000Z for Moody Air Force Base reads: TAF KVAD 070000Z 0700/0806 12006KT 9999 FEW050 SCT150 QNH3012INS TEMPO 0700/0701 VRB15G25KT 4800 TSRA BKN050CB BECMG 0709/0710 08006KT 2400 BR SCT200 QNH3013INS BECMG 0713/0714 08006KT 9999 NSW SCT015 QNH3012INS BECMG 0717/0718 08010G15KT 9999 BKN050 QNH3004INS TEMPO 0720/0801 VRB15G25KT 4800 -TSRA BKN050CB BECMG 0800/0801 08006KT 9999 FEW250 QNH3006INS TX35/0718Z TN23/0711Z
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 KVAD
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.