KCHA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA · KCHA), Chattanooga, TN. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KCHA 062321Z 0700/0724 15003KT P6SM SCT150 FM071000 00000KT 6SM BR SCT010 FM071200 00000KT P6SM OVC010 FM071500 18005KT P6SM BKN020 FM071700 17007KT P6SM VCTS SCT040CB
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 1000Z | Initial | 150° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1000Z to 1200Z | FM | 000° at 0 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 1,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1200Z to 1500Z | FM | 000° at 0 kt | 6+ SM | 1,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1500Z to 1700Z | FM | 180° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Broken at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1700Z to 0000Z | FM | 170° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 4,000 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.
- 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 KCHA?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z for Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) reads: TAF KCHA 062321Z 0700/0724 15003KT P6SM SCT150 FM071000 00000KT 6SM BR SCT010 FM071200 00000KT P6SM OVC010 FM071500 18005KT P6SM BKN020 FM071700 17007KT P6SM VCTS SCT040CB
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 KCHA
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.