KAIK TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Aiken Regional Airport (AIK · KAIK), Aiken, SC. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2335Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Aiken Regional Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2335Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KAIK 062335Z 0700/0724 16005KT P6SM BKN050 BKN150 PROB30 0700/0702 6SM -SHRA BR FM070200 16003KT P6SM OVC100 FM070800 00000KT 4SM BR BKN007 TEMPO 0709/0713 2SM BR OVC005 FM071500 19006KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 0718/0724 4SM -TSRA BKN050CB
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0200Z | Initial | 160° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL, Broken at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0200Z | PROB | Calm | 6+ SM | Clear | No cloud forecast | VFR |
| 0200Z to 0800Z | FM | 160° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1500Z | FM | 000° at 0 kt | 4 SM | 700 ft BKN | Broken at 700 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0900Z to 1300Z | TEMPO | Calm | 2 SM | 500 ft OVC | Overcast at 500 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1500Z to 0000Z | FM | 190° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | PROB | Calm | 4 SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
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.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KAIK?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2335Z for Aiken Regional Airport reads: TAF KAIK 062335Z 0700/0724 16005KT P6SM BKN050 BKN150 PROB30 0700/0702 6SM -SHRA BR FM070200 16003KT P6SM OVC100 FM070800 00000KT 4SM BR BKN007 TEMPO 0709/0713 2SM BR OVC005 FM071500 19006KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 0718/0724 4SM -TSRA BKN050CB
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 KAIK
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.