KCHS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Charleston AFB/International (CHS · KCHS), Charleston, SC. Issued 21 Sep 2026 1120Z, valid 1200Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Charleston AFB/International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 1120Z
valid 1200Z to 1200ZTAF KCHS 211120Z 2112/2212 35004KT P6SM FEW015 FEW030 SCT060 FM211400 05005KT P6SM SCT030 FM211900 11009KT P6SM SCT040 FM220100 VRB03KT P6SM BKN250
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200Z to 1400Z | Initial | 350° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 1,500 ft AGL, Few at 3,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1400Z to 1900Z | FM | 050° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0100Z | FM | 110° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0100Z to 1200Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | 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 KCHS?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 1120Z for Charleston AFB/International reads: TAF KCHS 211120Z 2112/2212 35004KT P6SM FEW015 FEW030 SCT060 FM211400 05005KT P6SM SCT030 FM211900 11009KT P6SM SCT040 FM220100 VRB03KT P6SM 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 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.
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