KCOS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for City Of Colorado Springs Municipal (COS · KCOS), Colorado Springs, CO. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1139Z, valid 1200Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of City Of Colorado Springs Municipal — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1139Z
valid 1200Z to 1200ZTAF KCOS 051139Z 0512/0612 31009KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 FM051600 34005KT P6SM FEW060 FEW200 FM052000 15008KT P6SM FEW200 FM060400 03005KT P6SM FEW200
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200Z to 1600Z | Initial | 310° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 20,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL, Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1600Z to 2000Z | FM | 340° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 6,000 ft AGL, Few at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0400Z | FM | 150° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0400Z to 1200Z | FM | 030° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few 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 KCOS?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1139Z for City Of Colorado Springs Municipal reads: TAF KCOS 051139Z 0512/0612 31009KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 FM051600 34005KT P6SM FEW060 FEW200 FM052000 15008KT P6SM FEW200 FM060400 03005KT P6SM FEW200
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.
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