KGON TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Groton New London Airport (GON · KGON), Groton, CT. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2327Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Groton New London Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2327Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KGON 062327Z 0700/0724 22005KT P6SM FEW030 FM070400 VRB03KT P6SM FEW007 SCT025 BKN040 TEMPO 0704/0707 4SM BR BKN007 FM070800 24005KT 2SM BR BKN005 TEMPO 0708/0712 1SM BR BKN004 FM071200 VRB03KT 5SM BR SCT006 BKN015 FM071400 24007KT P6SM FEW020 SCT035 FM071900 21007KT P6SM SCT050
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0400Z | Initial | 220° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 3,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0400Z to 0800Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Few at 700 ft AGL, Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0400Z to 0700Z | TEMPO | Calm | 4 SM | 700 ft BKN | Broken at 700 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0800Z to 1200Z | FM | 240° at 5 kt | 2 SM | 500 ft BKN | Broken at 500 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0800Z to 1200Z | TEMPO | Calm | 1 SM | 400 ft BKN | Broken at 400 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 1200Z to 1400Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 5 SM | 1,500 ft BKN | Scattered at 600 ft AGL, Broken at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1400Z to 1900Z | FM | 240° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 2,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0000Z | FM | 210° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 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.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 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 KGON?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2327Z for Groton New London Airport reads: TAF KGON 062327Z 0700/0724 22005KT P6SM FEW030 FM070400 VRB03KT P6SM FEW007 SCT025 BKN040 TEMPO 0704/0707 4SM BR BKN007 FM070800 24005KT 2SM BR BKN005 TEMPO 0708/0712 1SM BR BKN004 FM071200 VRB03KT 5SM BR SCT006 BKN015 FM071400 24007KT P6SM FEW020 SCT035 FM071900 21007KT P6SM SCT050
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 KGON
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.