KABQ TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ · KABQ), Albuquerque, NM. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2322Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Albuquerque International Sunport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2322Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KABQ 062322Z 0700/0724 18008KT P6SM FEW120 FM070100 15014G24KT P6SM SCT120 TEMPO 0701/0702 23015KT FM070500 10006KT P6SM BKN150 FM071200 VRB05KT P6SM SCT150
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0100Z | Initial | 180° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0100Z to 0500Z | FM | 150° at 14-24 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0100Z to 0200Z | TEMPO | 230° at 15 kt | n/a | Clear | No cloud forecast | — |
| 0500Z to 1200Z | FM | 100° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 15,000 ft BKN | Broken at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1200Z to 0000Z | FM | Variable at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
- 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KABQ?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2322Z for Albuquerque International Sunport reads: TAF KABQ 062322Z 0700/0724 18008KT P6SM FEW120 FM070100 15014G24KT P6SM SCT120 TEMPO 0701/0702 23015KT FM070500 10006KT P6SM BKN150 FM071200 VRB05KT P6SM SCT150
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 KABQ
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.