KAXN TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Chandler Field (AXN · KAXN), Alexandria, MN. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Chandler Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KAXN 062321Z 0700/0724 19015KT P6SM SKC FM070200 18010G18KT P6SM FEW250 FM070800 22006KT P6SM SCT250 FM071500 32011KT P6SM SCT020
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0200Z | Initial | 190° at 15 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0200Z to 0800Z | FM | 180° at 10-18 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1500Z | FM | 220° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1500Z to 0000Z | FM | 320° at 11 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 2,000 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 KAXN?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z for Chandler Field reads: TAF KAXN 062321Z 0700/0724 19015KT P6SM SKC FM070200 18010G18KT P6SM FEW250 FM070800 22006KT P6SM SCT250 FM071500 32011KT P6SM SCT020
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 KAXN
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.