KABE TAF

Terminal aerodrome forecast for Lehigh Valley International (ABE · KABE), Allentown, PA. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0102Z, valid 0100Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map

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TAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0102Z

valid 0100Z to 0000Z

TAF KABE 210102Z 2101/2124 VRB04KT 5SM -RA BR SCT010 OVC025 TEMPO 2101/2102 4SM -RA BR BKN010 FM210200 36004KT P6SM BKN025 FM210600 35004KT P6SM BKN035 FM211400 04007KT P6SM BKN100

Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.

Period by period

Period (UTC)	Change	Wind	Vis	Ceiling	Sky	Cat
0100Z to 0200Z	Initial	Variable at 4 kt	5 SM	2,500 ft OVC	Scattered at 1,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL	MVFR
0100Z to 0200Z	TEMPO	Calm	4 SM	1,000 ft BKN	Broken at 1,000 ft AGL	MVFR
0200Z to 0600Z	FM	360° at 4 kt	6+ SM	2,500 ft BKN	Broken at 2,500 ft AGL	MVFR
0600Z to 1400Z	FM	350° at 4 kt	6+ SM	3,500 ft BKN	Broken at 3,500 ft AGL	VFR
1400Z to 0000Z	FM	040° at 7 kt	6+ SM	10,000 ft BKN	Broken 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.
FM: From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.

What the categories mean

MVFR: Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
VFR: Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.

Frequently asked

What is the current TAF for KABE?

The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0102Z for Lehigh Valley International reads: TAF KABE 210102Z 2101/2124 VRB04KT 5SM -RA BR SCT010 OVC025 TEMPO 2101/2102 4SM -RA BR BKN010 FM210200 36004KT P6SM BKN025 FM210600 35004KT P6SM BKN035 FM211400 04007KT P6SM BKN100

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 KABE

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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