KFCS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field (FCS · KFCS), Fort Carson, CO. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2000Z, valid 2000Z to 0200Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2000Z
valid 2000Z to 0200ZTAF KFCS 062000Z 0620/0802 16009G18KT 9999 SKC QNH3013INS BECMG 0703/0704 30009KT 9999 SKC QNH3022INS BECMG 0717/0718 12009G18KT 9999 FEW150 QNH3020INS TX32/0621Z TN16/0712Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000Z to 0300Z | Initial | 160° at 9-18 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0300Z to 1700Z | BECMG | 300° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1700Z to 0200Z | BECMG | 120° at 9-18 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- BECMG
- Becoming — a gradual change over the stated window.
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 KFCS?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2000Z for Butts AAF (Fort Carson) Air Field reads: TAF KFCS 062000Z 0620/0802 16009G18KT 9999 SKC QNH3013INS BECMG 0703/0704 30009KT 9999 SKC QNH3022INS BECMG 0717/0718 12009G18KT 9999 FEW150 QNH3020INS TX32/0621Z TN16/0712Z
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 KFCS
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.