KGLS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Scholes International At Galveston (GLS · KGLS), Galveston, TX. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2322Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Scholes International At Galveston — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2322Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KGLS 202322Z 2100/2124 14010KT P6SM FEW040 FM210600 16005KT P6SM FEW250 FM211000 VRB03KT P6SM FEW025 SCT250 FM211700 12009KT P6SM SCT035 SCT250 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 0600Z | Initial | 140° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0600Z to 1000Z | FM | 160° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1000Z to 1700Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 2,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1700Z to 0000Z | FM | 120° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 3,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 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 KGLS?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2322Z for Scholes International At Galveston reads: TAF KGLS 202322Z 2100/2124 14010KT P6SM FEW040 FM210600 16005KT P6SM FEW250 FM211000 VRB03KT P6SM FEW025 SCT250 FM211700 12009KT P6SM SCT035 SCT250 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 KGLS
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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