KAZO TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO · KAZO), Kalamazoo, MI. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1140Z, valid 1200Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1140Z
valid 1200Z to 1200ZTAF KAZO 051140Z 0512/0612 21010KT 6SM -SHRA BKN015 OVC025 FM051800 25011G22KT 5SM -SHRA OVC015 FM060100 32008KT P6SM OVC015
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200Z to 1800Z | Initial | 210° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft BKN | Broken at 1,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1800Z to 0100Z | FM | 250° at 11-22 kt | 5 SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0100Z to 1200Z | FM | 320° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KAZO?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1140Z for Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International reads: TAF KAZO 051140Z 0512/0612 21010KT 6SM -SHRA BKN015 OVC025 FM051800 25011G22KT 5SM -SHRA OVC015 FM060100 32008KT P6SM OVC015
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 KAZO
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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