KCOT TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Cotulla-La Salle County Airport (COT · KCOT), Cotulla, TX. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Cotulla-La Salle County Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KCOT 062320Z 0700/0724 15012G20KT P6SM FEW050 FM070200 14018G26KT P6SM SKC FM070800 14009KT P6SM FEW020 TEMPO 0713/0716 BKN020 FM072000 13012G20KT P6SM FEW060
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 | 150° at 12-20 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0200Z to 0800Z | FM | 140° at 18-26 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0800Z to 2000Z | FM | 140° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 2,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1300Z to 1600Z | TEMPO | Calm | n/a | 2,000 ft BKN | Broken at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2000Z to 0000Z | FM | 130° at 12-20 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 6,000 ft AGL | 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.
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KCOT?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for Cotulla-La Salle County Airport reads: TAF KCOT 062320Z 0700/0724 15012G20KT P6SM FEW050 FM070200 14018G26KT P6SM SKC FM070800 14009KT P6SM FEW020 TEMPO 0713/0716 BKN020 FM072000 13012G20KT P6SM FEW060
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 KCOT
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.