KCHS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Charleston International Airport (CHS · KCHS), Charleston, SC. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2325Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Charleston International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2325Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KCHS 062325Z 0700/0724 15005KT P6SM SCT040 BKN150 FM070200 VRB03KT P6SM BKN200 FM071400 16005KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN200 FM071800 15010KT P6SM FEW035 SCT200
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0200Z | Initial | 150° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 15,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0200Z to 1400Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 20,000 ft BKN | Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1400Z to 1800Z | FM | 160° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 20,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 150° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 3,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 20,000 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 KCHS?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2325Z for Charleston International Airport reads: TAF KCHS 062325Z 0700/0724 15005KT P6SM SCT040 BKN150 FM070200 VRB03KT P6SM BKN200 FM071400 16005KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN200 FM071800 15010KT P6SM FEW035 SCT200
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 KCHS
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.