KBHM TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM · KBHM), Birmingham, AL. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2340Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2340Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KBHM 062340Z 0700/0724 VRB03KT P6SM BKN100 BKN150 OVC250 FM071700 17006KT P6SM FEW040 BKN250 PROB30 0718/0722 VRB10G20KT 6SM TSRA BR BKN040CB FM072200 12006KT P6SM FEW050 BKN250
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 1700Z | Initial | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Broken at 10,000 ft AGL, Broken at 15,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1700Z to 2200Z | FM | 170° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Few at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 2200Z | PROB | Variable at 10-20 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2200Z to 0000Z | FM | 120° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Few at 5,000 ft AGL, Broken 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 KBHM?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2340Z for Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport reads: TAF KBHM 062340Z 0700/0724 VRB03KT P6SM BKN100 BKN150 OVC250 FM071700 17006KT P6SM FEW040 BKN250 PROB30 0718/0722 VRB10G20KT 6SM TSRA BR BKN040CB FM072200 12006KT P6SM FEW050 BKN250
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 KBHM
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.