KGDV TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Dawson Community (GDV · KGDV), Glendive, MT. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0822Z, valid 0800Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Dawson Community — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0822Z
valid 0800Z to 0600ZTAF KGDV 210822Z 2108/2206 10006KT P6SM OVC050 FM211200 10005KT P6SM OVC005 FM211900 15008KT P6SM FEW022
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0800Z to 1200Z | Initial | 100° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1200Z to 1900Z | FM | 100° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 500 ft OVC | Overcast at 500 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1900Z to 0600Z | FM | 150° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 2,200 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.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KGDV?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0822Z for Dawson Community reads: TAF KGDV 210822Z 2108/2206 10006KT P6SM OVC050 FM211200 10005KT P6SM OVC005 FM211900 15008KT P6SM FEW022
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 KGDV
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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