KDLS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (DLS · KDLS), Dallesport / The Dalles, OR. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0118Z, valid 0100Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Columbia Gorge Regional Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0118Z
valid 0100Z to 0000ZTAF KDLS 070118Z 0701/0724 30009KT 6SM FU SCT015 FM070700 29005KT 2SM FU OVC025 FM071800 32018G28KT P6SM SKC
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0100Z to 0700Z | Initial | 300° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0700Z to 1800Z | FM | 290° at 5 kt | 2 SM | 2,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 320° at 18-28 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | 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.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KDLS?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0118Z for Columbia Gorge Regional Airport reads: TAF KDLS 070118Z 0701/0724 30009KT 6SM FU SCT015 FM070700 29005KT 2SM FU OVC025 FM071800 32018G28KT P6SM SKC
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 KDLS
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.