KDRO TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Durango La Plata County Airport (DRO · KDRO), Durango, CO. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2322Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Durango La Plata County Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2322Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KDRO 062322Z 0700/0724 29008G16KT P6SM SKC FM070230 35006KT P6SM SKC FM070600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC FM071900 27010G18KT P6SM SKC
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0230Z | Initial | 290° at 8-16 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0230Z to 0600Z | FM | 350° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0600Z to 1900Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0000Z | FM | 270° at 10-18 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KDRO?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2322Z for Durango La Plata County Airport reads: TAF KDRO 062322Z 0700/0724 29008G16KT P6SM SKC FM070230 35006KT P6SM SKC FM070600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC FM071900 27010G18KT 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 KDRO
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.