KWJF TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for General William J Fox Airfield (WJF · KWJF), Lancaster, CA. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0051Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of General William J Fox Airfield — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0051Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KWJF 070051Z 0700/0724 22016G26KT P6SM SKC FM070300 24015KT P6SM BKN250 FM070600 23010KT P6SM BKN250 FM071000 VRB05KT P6SM SCT250 FM072100 23014G22KT P6SM SKC
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0300Z | Initial | 220° at 16-26 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0300Z to 0600Z | FM | 240° at 15 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0600Z to 1000Z | FM | 230° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1000Z to 2100Z | FM | Variable at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2100Z to 0000Z | FM | 230° at 14-22 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KWJF?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0051Z for General William J Fox Airfield reads: TAF KWJF 070051Z 0700/0724 22016G26KT P6SM SKC FM070300 24015KT P6SM BKN250 FM070600 23010KT P6SM BKN250 FM071000 VRB05KT P6SM SCT250 FM072100 23014G22KT P6SM SKC
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 KWJF
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.