KGCN TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Grand Canyon National Park Airport (GCN · KGCN), Grand Canyon - Tusayan, AZ. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Grand Canyon National Park Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KGCN 062320Z 0700/0724 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 0700/0702 VRB10G20KT -TSRA BKN060CB FM070230 VRB05KT P6SM SCT100
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 | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 7,000 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0200Z | PROB | Variable at 10-20 kt | n/a | 6,000 ft BKN | Broken at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0230Z to 0000Z | FM | Variable at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 10,000 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 KGCN?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for Grand Canyon National Park Airport reads: TAF KGCN 062320Z 0700/0724 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 0700/0702 VRB10G20KT -TSRA BKN060CB FM070230 VRB05KT P6SM SCT100
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 KGCN
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.