KDET TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Coleman A Young Municipal (DET · KDET), Detroit, MI. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1120Z, valid 1200Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Coleman A Young Municipal — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1120Z
valid 1200Z to 1200ZTAF KDET 051120Z 0512/0612 23012KT P6SM OVC030 FM051600 22015G25KT P6SM SCT030 OVC040 FM060600 29007KT P6SM OVC025 TEMPO 0606/0608 5SM -SHRA OVC025
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 | 230° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | 3,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 3,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1600Z to 0600Z | FM | 220° at 15-25 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft OVC | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0600Z to 1200Z | FM | 290° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0600Z to 0800Z | TEMPO | No change | 5 SM | 2,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
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
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
- 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 5 Nov 2026 1120Z for Coleman A Young Municipal reads: TAF KDET 051120Z 0512/0612 23012KT P6SM OVC030 FM051600 22015G25KT P6SM SCT030 OVC040 FM060600 29007KT P6SM OVC025 TEMPO 0606/0608 5SM -SHRA OVC025
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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