KAZO TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO · KAZO), Kalamazoo, MI. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2350Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2350Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KAZO 062350Z 0700/0724 20006KT P6SM SCT020 BKN035 TEMPO 0700/0703 BKN025 FM070900 00000KT 3SM BR BKN027 FM071200 VRB03KT 4SM BR BKN005 FM071400 VRB04KT P6SM BKN013 FM071600 21005KT P6SM SCT027
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0900Z | Initial | 200° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL, Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0300Z | TEMPO | Calm | n/a | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0900Z to 1200Z | FM | 000° at 0 kt | 3 SM | 2,700 ft BKN | Broken at 2,700 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1200Z to 1400Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 4 SM | 500 ft BKN | Broken at 500 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1400Z to 1600Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 1,300 ft BKN | Broken at 1,300 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1600Z to 0000Z | FM | 210° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 2,700 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- 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 KAZO?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2350Z for Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport reads: TAF KAZO 062350Z 0700/0724 20006KT P6SM SCT020 BKN035 TEMPO 0700/0703 BKN025 FM070900 00000KT 3SM BR BKN027 FM071200 VRB03KT 4SM BR BKN005 FM071400 VRB04KT P6SM BKN013 FM071600 21005KT P6SM SCT027
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.