KAGC TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Allegheny County (AGC · KAGC), Pittsburgh, PA. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0539Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Allegheny County — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0539Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF KAGC 210539Z 2106/2206 04005KT P6SM SCT009 BKN015 TEMPO 2107/2108 5SM BR BKN009 FM210800 06009G16KT 6SM -SHRA BR BKN015 FM211800 06010G20KT 5SM -SHRA OVC015 TEMPO 2118/2121 3SM -SHRA OVC009 FM212100 06010G20KT P6SM OVC015 FM220000 06010KT 5SM -SHRA BR OVC010
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 0800Z | Initial | 040° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft BKN | Scattered at 900 ft AGL, Broken at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0700Z to 0800Z | TEMPO | Calm | 5 SM | 900 ft BKN | Broken at 900 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0800Z to 1800Z | FM | 060° at 9-16 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft BKN | Broken at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1800Z to 2100Z | FM | 060° at 10-20 kt | 5 SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1800Z to 2100Z | TEMPO | Calm | 3 SM | 900 ft OVC | Overcast at 900 ft AGL | IFR |
| 2100Z to 0000Z | FM | 060° at 10-20 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0000Z to 0600Z | FM | 060° at 10 kt | 5 SM | 1,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
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.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KAGC?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0539Z for Allegheny County reads: TAF KAGC 210539Z 2106/2206 04005KT P6SM SCT009 BKN015 TEMPO 2107/2108 5SM BR BKN009 FM210800 06009G16KT 6SM -SHRA BR BKN015 FM211800 06010G20KT 5SM -SHRA OVC015 TEMPO 2118/2121 3SM -SHRA OVC009 FM212100 06010G20KT P6SM OVC015 FM220000 06010KT 5SM -SHRA BR OVC010
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 KAGC
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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