KAUG TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Augusta State (AUG · KAUG), Augusta, ME. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0520Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Augusta State — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0520Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF KAUG 050520Z 0506/0606 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250 FM051900 19010G19KT 5SM BR OVC027 FM052100 19009KT P6SM BKN012 FM060000 19008KT P6SM BKN008
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 1900Z | Initial | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 2100Z | FM | 190° at 10-19 kt | 5 SM | 2,700 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,700 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2100Z to 0000Z | FM | 190° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 1,200 ft BKN | Broken at 1,200 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0000Z to 0600Z | FM | 190° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 800 ft BKN | Broken at 800 ft AGL | IFR |
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.
- 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 KAUG?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 0520Z for Augusta State reads: TAF KAUG 050520Z 0506/0606 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250 FM051900 19010G19KT 5SM BR OVC027 FM052100 19009KT P6SM BKN012 FM060000 19008KT P6SM BKN008
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 KAUG
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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