KALB TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Albany International Airport (ALB · KALB), Albany, NY. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Albany International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KALB 062320Z 0700/0724 VRB04KT P6SM SCT040 BKN100 PROB30 0700/0702 5SM -SHRA BR BKN025 BKN040 FM070600 00000KT 6SM BR BCFG FEW002 SCT100 TEMPO 0708/0711 2SM BR SCT002 FM071200 30005KT P6SM BKN200 FM071800 30006KT P6SM SCT050 BKN200
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0600Z | Initial | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0200Z | PROB | Calm | 5 SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0600Z to 1200Z | FM | 000° at 0 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 200 ft AGL, Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1100Z | TEMPO | Calm | 2 SM | Clear | Scattered at 200 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1200Z to 1800Z | FM | 300° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 20,000 ft BKN | Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 300° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 20,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL, Broken at 20,000 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.
- 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 KALB?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for Albany International Airport reads: TAF KALB 062320Z 0700/0724 VRB04KT P6SM SCT040 BKN100 PROB30 0700/0702 5SM -SHRA BR BKN025 BKN040 FM070600 00000KT 6SM BR BCFG FEW002 SCT100 TEMPO 0708/0711 2SM BR SCT002 FM071200 30005KT P6SM BKN200 FM071800 30006KT P6SM SCT050 BKN200
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 KALB
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.