KGDV TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Dawson Community Airport (GDV · KGDV), Glendive, MT. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Dawson Community Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KGDV 062321Z 0700/0724 33017G27KT P6SM SKC FM070300 35011KT P6SM FEW230 FM071100 00000KT P6SM FEW160
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0300Z | Initial | 330° at 17-27 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0300Z to 1100Z | FM | 350° at 11 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 23,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1100Z to 0000Z | FM | 000° at 0 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 16,000 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 KGDV?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z for Dawson Community Airport reads: TAF KGDV 062321Z 0700/0724 33017G27KT P6SM SKC FM070300 35011KT P6SM FEW230 FM071100 00000KT P6SM FEW160
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.