KBIS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS · KBIS), Bismarck, ND. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0146Z, valid 0200Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Bismarck Municipal Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0146Z
valid 0200Z to 0000ZTAF KBIS 070146Z 0702/0724 12004KT P6SM SKC FM070315 01015G25KT P6SM SKC FM070600 35008KT P6SM SKC FM071200 33006KT P6SM SKC FM071800 32012KT P6SM SKC
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0200Z to 0315Z | Initial | 120° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0315Z to 0600Z | FM | 010° at 15-25 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0600Z to 1200Z | FM | 350° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1200Z to 1800Z | FM | 330° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 320° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | 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 KBIS?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0146Z for Bismarck Municipal Airport reads: TAF KBIS 070146Z 0702/0724 12004KT P6SM SKC FM070315 01015G25KT P6SM SKC FM070600 35008KT P6SM SKC FM071200 33006KT P6SM SKC FM071800 32012KT P6SM SKC
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 KBIS
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.