KAPN TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Alpena County Regional (APN · KAPN), Alpena, MI. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2339Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Alpena County Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2339Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KAPN 202339Z 2100/2124 36012G20KT P6SM SCT200 FM210100 04007KT P6SM BKN200 FM211300 05009G18KT P6SM SCT200
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0100Z | Initial | 360° at 12-20 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0100Z to 1300Z | FM | 040° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 20,000 ft BKN | Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1300Z to 0000Z | FM | 050° at 9-18 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 KAPN?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2339Z for Alpena County Regional reads: TAF KAPN 202339Z 2100/2124 36012G20KT P6SM SCT200 FM210100 04007KT P6SM BKN200 FM211300 05009G18KT 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 KAPN
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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