KGFL TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL · KGFL), Glens Falls, NY. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KGFL 062320Z 0700/0724 VRB03KT P6SM OVC150 FM070300 00000KT 6SM BR FEW002 SCT150 TEMPO 0703/0707 3/4SM BR BKN002 FM070700 00000KT 4SM BR SCT002 SCT200 TEMPO 0707/0711 1/4SM FG VV001 FM071200 16003KT P6SM BKN200 FM071800 17006KT P6SM SCT050 BKN200 AMD NOT SKED
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 | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 15,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 0700Z | FM | 000° at 0 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 200 ft AGL, Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 0700Z | TEMPO | Calm | 0.75 SM | 200 ft BKN | Broken at 200 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 0700Z to 1200Z | FM | 000° at 0 kt | 4 SM | Clear | Scattered at 200 ft AGL, Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0700Z to 1100Z | TEMPO | Calm | 0.25 SM | Clear | Sky obscured | LIFR |
| 1200Z to 1800Z | FM | 160° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 20,000 ft BKN | Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 170° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 20,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL, Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
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.
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KGFL?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport reads: TAF KGFL 062320Z 0700/0724 VRB03KT P6SM OVC150 FM070300 00000KT 6SM BR FEW002 SCT150 TEMPO 0703/0707 3/4SM BR BKN002 FM070700 00000KT 4SM BR SCT002 SCT200 TEMPO 0707/0711 1/4SM FG VV001 FM071200 16003KT P6SM BKN200 FM071800 17006KT P6SM SCT050 BKN200 AMD NOT SKED
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.