KFST TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Fort Stockton-Pecos County (FST · KFST), Fort Stockton, TX. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0523Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Fort Stockton-Pecos County — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0523Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF KFST 210523Z 2106/2206 17008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 FM211700 10007KT P6SM SCT045 SCT250 FM220100 13009KT P6SM FEW040 SCT200
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 1700Z | Initial | 170° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 20,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL, Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1700Z to 0100Z | FM | 100° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 4,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0100Z to 0600Z | FM | 130° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 4,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 20,000 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 KFST?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0523Z for Fort Stockton-Pecos County reads: TAF KFST 210523Z 2106/2206 17008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 FM211700 10007KT P6SM SCT045 SCT250 FM220100 13009KT P6SM FEW040 SCT200
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 KFST
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.
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