KDAN TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Danville Regional Airport (DAN · KDAN), Danville, VA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
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valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KDAN 062320Z 0700/0724 21006KT P6SM VCTS BKN050CB FM070100 23003KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS OVC040CB TEMPO 0701/0703 4SM -SHRA BR OVC025 FM070300 22003KT P6SM VCSH BKN090 FM070700 VRB03KT P6SM SCT120 FM072100 22007KT P6SM VCSH BKN070
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0100Z | Initial | 210° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0100Z to 0300Z | FM | 230° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0100Z to 0300Z | TEMPO | Calm | 4 SM | 2,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0300Z to 0700Z | FM | 220° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 9,000 ft BKN | Broken at 9,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0700Z to 2100Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2100Z to 0000Z | FM | 220° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 7,000 ft BKN | Broken at 7,000 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 KDAN?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for Danville Regional Airport reads: TAF KDAN 062320Z 0700/0724 21006KT P6SM VCTS BKN050CB FM070100 23003KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS OVC040CB TEMPO 0701/0703 4SM -SHRA BR OVC025 FM070300 22003KT P6SM VCSH BKN090 FM070700 VRB03KT P6SM SCT120 FM072100 22007KT P6SM VCSH BKN070
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 KDAN
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.