KFSM TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM · KFSM), Fort Smith, AR. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2332Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Fort Smith Regional Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2332Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KFSM 062332Z 0700/0724 08004KT P6SM SCT120 SCT250 FM071600 22007KT P6SM SCT060 SCT250
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 1600Z | Initial | 080° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1600Z to 0000Z | FM | 220° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 6,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KFSM?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2332Z for Fort Smith Regional Airport reads: TAF KFSM 062332Z 0700/0724 08004KT P6SM SCT120 SCT250 FM071600 22007KT P6SM SCT060 SCT250
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 KFSM
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.