KAOO TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Altoona/Blair County (AOO · KAOO), Altoona, PA. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0214Z, valid 0200Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Altoona/Blair County — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0214Z
valid 0200Z to 0000ZTAF KAOO 210214Z 2102/2124 03005KT P6SM SCT015 OVC025 FM210700 35006KT 2SM BR OVC007 FM211600 06007KT 5SM BR OVC018
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0200Z to 0700Z | Initial | 030° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft OVC | Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0700Z to 1600Z | FM | 350° at 6 kt | 2 SM | 700 ft OVC | Overcast at 700 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1600Z to 0000Z | FM | 060° at 7 kt | 5 SM | 1,800 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,800 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- 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 KAOO?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0214Z for Altoona/Blair County reads: TAF KAOO 210214Z 2102/2124 03005KT P6SM SCT015 OVC025 FM210700 35006KT 2SM BR OVC007 FM211600 06007KT 5SM BR OVC018
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 KAOO
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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