KCLM TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for William R Fairchild International Airport (CLM · KCLM), Port Angeles, WA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of William R Fairchild International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KCLM 062320Z 0700/0724 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM070200 30005KT P6SM SKC FM071100 29005KT P6SM SCT005 TEMPO 0712/0716 BKN004 FM071700 34005KT P6SM SKC FM072100 28008KT P6SM SKC
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 | Variable at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0200Z to 1100Z | FM | 300° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1100Z to 1700Z | FM | 290° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1200Z to 1600Z | TEMPO | Calm | n/a | 400 ft BKN | Broken at 400 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 1700Z to 2100Z | FM | 340° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 2100Z to 0000Z | FM | 280° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
What the categories mean
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KCLM?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for William R Fairchild International Airport reads: TAF KCLM 062320Z 0700/0724 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM070200 30005KT P6SM SKC FM071100 29005KT P6SM SCT005 TEMPO 0712/0716 BKN004 FM071700 34005KT P6SM SKC FM072100 28008KT P6SM SKC
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 KCLM
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.