L09 TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Stovepipe Wells (L09), Death Valley National Park, CA. This field does not issue a terminal forecast. · Open on the map
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Only a minority of US airports issue a terminal aerodrome forecast, and Stovepipe Wells is not one of them. The nearest forecasting stations are:
| Station | Airport | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KNID TAF | China Lake Naws (Armitage Field) | 61 NM on the 205° radial |
| KINS TAF | Creech AFB | 71 NM on the 090° radial |
| KBIH TAF | Bishop | 74 NM on the 309° radial |
A TAF from a field this far away describes its own airport, not L09. Read it as the regional trend and confirm with the nearest observation.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for L09?
Stovepipe Wells does not issue a terminal aerodrome forecast.
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 L09
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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