KGFL TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Floyd Bennett Memorial (GFL · KGFL), Glens Falls, NY. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0520Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Floyd Bennett Memorial — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0520Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF KGFL 050520Z 0506/0606 00000KT P6SM SCT250 FM050900 00000KT P6SM BKN120 FM051200 19003KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 BKN100 FM051400 19005KT 5SM -RA BR BKN010 OVC020 TEMPO 0514/0518 2SM -RA BR OVC007 FM051800 19006KT P6SM OVC025 PROB30 0518/0522 6SM -SHRA BR BKN015 OVC025 FM060400 20003KT 3SM BR SCT025
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 0900Z | Initial | Calm | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0900Z to 1200Z | FM | Calm | 6+ SM | 12,000 ft BKN | Broken at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1200Z to 1400Z | FM | 190° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1400Z to 1800Z | FM | 190° at 5 kt | 5 SM | 1,000 ft BKN | Broken at 1,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1400Z to 1800Z | TEMPO | No change | 2 SM | 700 ft OVC | Overcast at 700 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1800Z to 0400Z | FM | 190° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1800Z to 2200Z | PROB | No change | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft BKN | Broken at 1,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0400Z to 0600Z | FM | 200° at 3 kt | 3 SM | Clear | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
What the categories mean
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 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 5 Nov 2026 0520Z for Floyd Bennett Memorial reads: TAF KGFL 050520Z 0506/0606 00000KT P6SM SCT250 FM050900 00000KT P6SM BKN120 FM051200 19003KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 BKN100 FM051400 19005KT 5SM -RA BR BKN010 OVC020 TEMPO 0514/0518 2SM -RA BR OVC007 FM051800 19006KT P6SM OVC025 PROB30 0518/0522 6SM -SHRA BR BKN015 OVC025 FM060400 20003KT 3SM BR SCT025
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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