KBIS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Bismarck Municipal (BIS · KBIS), Bismarck, ND. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Bismarck Municipal — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KBIS 202320Z 2100/2124 08006KT P6SM OVC100 FM211200 13007KT P6SM FEW120
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 1200Z | Initial | 080° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1200Z to 0000Z | FM | 130° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 12,000 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 KBIS?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z for Bismarck Municipal reads: TAF KBIS 202320Z 2100/2124 08006KT P6SM OVC100 FM211200 13007KT P6SM FEW120
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.
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