KALO TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Waterloo Regional (ALO · KALO), Waterloo, IA. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2336Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Waterloo Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2336Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KALO 202336Z 2100/2124 06012KT P6SM OVC035 FM210130 06011KT P6SM OVC025 FM210900 06011KT P6SM BKN018 PROB30 2109/2112 5SM -SHRA OVC010 FM211200 06011KT 6SM -SHRA BKN013 FM212200 06011KT P6SM OVC020
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0130Z | Initial | 060° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0130Z to 0900Z | FM | 060° at 11 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0900Z to 1200Z | FM | 060° at 11 kt | 6+ SM | 1,800 ft BKN | Broken at 1,800 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0900Z to 1200Z | PROB | Calm | 5 SM | 1,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1200Z to 2200Z | FM | 060° at 11 kt | 6+ SM | 1,300 ft BKN | Broken at 1,300 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2200Z to 0000Z | FM | 060° at 11 kt | 6+ SM | 2,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KALO?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2336Z for Waterloo Regional reads: TAF KALO 202336Z 2100/2124 06012KT P6SM OVC035 FM210130 06011KT P6SM OVC025 FM210900 06011KT P6SM BKN018 PROB30 2109/2112 5SM -SHRA OVC010 FM211200 06011KT 6SM -SHRA BKN013 FM212200 06011KT P6SM OVC020
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 KALO
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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