KGFL TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Floyd Bennett Memorial (GFL · KGFL), Glens Falls, NY. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0258Z, valid 0300Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Floyd Bennett Memorial — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0258Z
valid 0300Z to 0000ZTAF KGFL 210258Z 2103/2124 03003KT P6SM SCT012 OVC020 TEMPO 2103/2105 BKN012 FM210500 31003KT P6SM SCT012 BKN035 BKN250 FM210700 30002KT P6SM SCT250 TEMPO 2109/2112 1 1/2SM BR SCT003 FM211300 01008KT P6SM BKN020 BKN250 FM211700 35010KT P6SM SCT025 BKN250
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0300Z to 0500Z | Initial | 030° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 2,000 ft OVC | Scattered at 1,200 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0300Z to 0500Z | TEMPO | Calm | n/a | 1,200 ft BKN | Broken at 1,200 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0500Z to 0700Z | FM | 310° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Scattered at 1,200 ft AGL, Broken at 3,500 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0700Z to 1300Z | FM | 300° at 2 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0900Z to 1200Z | TEMPO | Calm | 1.5 SM | Clear | Scattered at 300 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1300Z to 1700Z | FM | 010° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Broken at 2,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1700Z to 0000Z | FM | 350° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
- 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 KGFL?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0258Z for Floyd Bennett Memorial reads: TAF KGFL 210258Z 2103/2124 03003KT P6SM SCT012 OVC020 TEMPO 2103/2105 BKN012 FM210500 31003KT P6SM SCT012 BKN035 BKN250 FM210700 30002KT P6SM SCT250 TEMPO 2109/2112 1 1/2SM BR SCT003 FM211300 01008KT P6SM BKN020 BKN250 FM211700 35010KT P6SM SCT025 BKN250
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 KGFL
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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