KCOS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS · KCOS), Colorado Springs, CO. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0053Z, valid 0100Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0053Z
valid 0100Z to 0000ZTAF KCOS 070053Z 0701/0724 16010KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200 FM070300 02006KT P6SM FEW200 FM070600 36006KT P6SM SKC FM071500 36011KT P6SM SKC FM072000 09012KT P6SM SCT100
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0100Z to 0300Z | Initial | 160° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 12,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 0600Z | FM | 020° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0600Z to 1500Z | FM | 360° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1500Z to 2000Z | FM | 360° at 11 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0000Z | FM | 090° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 10,000 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 KCOS?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0053Z for City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport reads: TAF KCOS 070053Z 0701/0724 16010KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200 FM070300 02006KT P6SM FEW200 FM070600 36006KT P6SM SKC FM071500 36011KT P6SM SKC FM072000 09012KT P6SM SCT100
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 KCOS
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.