KCIU TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Chippewa County International (CIU · KCIU), Sault Ste Marie, MI. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2339Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Chippewa County International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2339Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KCIU 202339Z 2100/2124 32009KT P6SM FEW200 FM210300 05007KT P6SM FEW200 FM211300 08009KT P6SM SCT200
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0300Z | Initial | 320° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 1300Z | FM | 050° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1300Z to 0000Z | FM | 080° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | 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 KCIU?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2339Z for Chippewa County International reads: TAF KCIU 202339Z 2100/2124 32009KT P6SM FEW200 FM210300 05007KT P6SM FEW200 FM211300 08009KT P6SM 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 KCIU
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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