KCPS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for St Louis Downtown (CPS · KCPS), Cahokia/St Louis, IL. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0520Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of St Louis Downtown — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0520Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF KCPS 050520Z 0506/0606 25007KT P6SM SCT250 FM052300 31008KT P6SM BKN035 FM060100 31008KT P6SM BKN027
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 2300Z | Initial | 250° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2300Z to 0100Z | FM | 310° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0100Z to 0600Z | FM | 310° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 2,700 ft BKN | Broken at 2,700 ft AGL | MVFR |
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.
- 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 KCPS?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 0520Z for St Louis Downtown reads: TAF KCPS 050520Z 0506/0606 25007KT P6SM SCT250 FM052300 31008KT P6SM BKN035 FM060100 31008KT P6SM BKN027
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 KCPS
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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