KVPS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Eglin AFB/Destin-Ft Walton Beach (VPS · KVPS), Valparaiso/Destin-Ft Walton Beach, FL. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0245Z, valid 0200Z to 0700Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Eglin AFB/Destin-Ft Walton Beach — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF amended · issued 21 Sep 2026 0245Z
valid 0200Z to 0700ZTAF AMD KVPS 210245Z 2102/2207 20005KT 9999 FEW040 FEW150 QNH2995INS TEMPO 2102/2104 9000 -SHRA VCTS BKN020CB BECMG 2118/2120 07006KT 9000 -SHRA VCTS SCT045CB BKN080 QNH2989INS BECMG 2122/2124 08005KT 9999 NSW FEW050 FEW100 QNH2986INS TX31/2120Z TN23/2113Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0200Z to 1800Z | Initial | 200° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 4,000 ft AGL, Few at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0200Z to 0400Z | TEMPO | Calm | 5.59 SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Broken at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1800Z to 2200Z | BECMG | 070° at 6 kt | 5.59 SM | 8,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 4,500 ft AGL, Broken at 8,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2200Z to 0700Z | BECMG | 080° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 5,000 ft AGL, Few at 10,000 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.
- 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 KVPS?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0245Z for Eglin AFB/Destin-Ft Walton Beach reads: TAF AMD KVPS 210245Z 2102/2207 20005KT 9999 FEW040 FEW150 QNH2995INS TEMPO 2102/2104 9000 -SHRA VCTS BKN020CB BECMG 2118/2120 07006KT 9000 -SHRA VCTS SCT045CB BKN080 QNH2989INS BECMG 2122/2124 08005KT 9999 NSW FEW050 FEW100 QNH2986INS TX31/2120Z TN23/2113Z
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 KVPS
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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