KDET TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Coleman A Young Municipal (DET · KDET), Detroit, MI. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0520Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Coleman A Young Municipal — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0520Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF KDET 210520Z 2106/2206 03010G19KT P6SM SCT035 BKN050 BKN200 FM211400 05012G20KT P6SM SCT030 SCT050 BKN150 FM212200 04009KT P6SM FEW040 BKN250
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 1400Z | Initial | 030° at 10-19 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,500 ft AGL, Broken at 5,000 ft AGL, Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1400Z to 2200Z | FM | 050° at 12-20 kt | 6+ SM | 15,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL, Broken at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2200Z to 0600Z | FM | 040° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Few at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 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 KDET?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0520Z for Coleman A Young Municipal reads: TAF KDET 210520Z 2106/2206 03010G19KT P6SM SCT035 BKN050 BKN200 FM211400 05012G20KT P6SM SCT030 SCT050 BKN150 FM212200 04009KT P6SM FEW040 BKN250
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 KDET
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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