KVPS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS · KVPS), Valparaiso, FL. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0100Z, valid 0100Z to 0700Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0100Z
valid 0100Z to 0700ZTAF KVPS 070100Z 0701/0807 21008KT 9999 FEW025 SCT080 QNH3010INS BECMG 0714/0715 11006KT 9999 VCSH SCT035 SCT080 QNH3014INS BECMG 0717/0718 15009KT 9000 -SHRA SCT035 BKN060 OVC080 QNH3008INS TEMPO 0719/0722 16010G18KT 6000 -TSRA BKN035CB OVC060 BECMG 0722/0723 21008KT 9999 NSW SCT030 BKN080 QNH3009INS WND 33004KT AFT 0803 TX33/0718Z TN24/0711Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0100Z to 1400Z | Initial | 210° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 2,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 8,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1400Z to 1700Z | BECMG | 110° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 3,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 8,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1700Z to 2200Z | BECMG | 150° at 9 kt | 5.59 SM | 6,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,500 ft AGL, Broken at 6,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 8,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 2200Z | TEMPO | 160° at 10-18 kt | 3.73 SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 6,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2200Z to 0700Z | BECMG | 210° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 8,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 8,000 ft AGL | 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 KVPS?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0100Z for Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport reads: TAF KVPS 070100Z 0701/0807 21008KT 9999 FEW025 SCT080 QNH3010INS BECMG 0714/0715 11006KT 9999 VCSH SCT035 SCT080 QNH3014INS BECMG 0717/0718 15009KT 9000 -SHRA SCT035 BKN060 OVC080 QNH3008INS TEMPO 0719/0722 16010G18KT 6000 -TSRA BKN035CB OVC060 BECMG 0722/0723 21008KT 9999 NSW SCT030 BKN080 QNH3009INS WND 33004KT AFT 0803 TX33/0718Z TN24/0711Z
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 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.