KATY TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Watertown Regional Airport (ATY · KATY), Watertown, SD. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0124Z, valid 0100Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Watertown Regional Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0124Z
valid 0100Z to 0000ZTAF KATY 070124Z 0701/0724 19009KT P6SM SCT200 FM071100 26008KT P6SM SCT150 FM071300 35009KT P6SM SCT090 FM071900 33011G20KT P6SM FEW250
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0100Z to 1100Z | Initial | 190° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1100Z to 1300Z | FM | 260° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1300Z to 1900Z | FM | 350° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 9,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0000Z | FM | 330° at 11-20 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 25,000 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 KATY?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0124Z for Watertown Regional Airport reads: TAF KATY 070124Z 0701/0724 19009KT P6SM SCT200 FM071100 26008KT P6SM SCT150 FM071300 35009KT P6SM SCT090 FM071900 33011G20KT P6SM FEW250
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 KATY
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.