KALS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field (ALS · KALS), Alamosa, CO. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1139Z, valid 1200Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1139Z
valid 1200Z to 1200ZTAF KALS 051139Z 0512/0612 01006KT P6SM BKN050 BKN150 FM051400 VRB04KT P6SM SCT150 FM060200 17006KT P6SM FEW060 SCT150 FM060600 VRB04KT P6SM SCT200
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200Z to 1400Z | Initial | 010° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL, Broken at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1400Z to 0200Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0200Z to 0600Z | FM | 170° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 6,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0600Z to 1200Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KALS?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1139Z for San Luis Valley Regional/Bergman Field reads: TAF KALS 051139Z 0512/0612 01006KT P6SM BKN050 BKN150 FM051400 VRB04KT P6SM SCT150 FM060200 17006KT P6SM FEW060 SCT150 FM060600 VRB04KT P6SM SCT200
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 KALS
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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