KDET TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET · KDET), Detroit, MI. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KDET 062320Z 0700/0724 22005KT P6SM SCT025 OVC045 FM070900 18005KT 6SM HZ BKN010 BKN050 FM071500 23006KT P6SM BKN035 BKN060 PROB30 0715/0718 4SM SHRA BKN020 OVC040 FM072300 22004KT P6SM SCT060
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0900Z | Initial | 220° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 4,500 ft OVC | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 4,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0900Z to 1500Z | FM | 180° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 1,000 ft BKN | Broken at 1,000 ft AGL, Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1500Z to 2300Z | FM | 230° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL, Broken at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1500Z to 1800Z | PROB | Calm | 4 SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Broken at 2,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 4,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2300Z to 0000Z | FM | 220° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 6,000 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.
- 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 KDET?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport reads: TAF KDET 062320Z 0700/0724 22005KT P6SM SCT025 OVC045 FM070900 18005KT 6SM HZ BKN010 BKN050 FM071500 23006KT P6SM BKN035 BKN060 PROB30 0715/0718 4SM SHRA BKN020 OVC040 FM072300 22004KT P6SM SCT060
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.
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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.