KGPI TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Glacier Park International Airport (GPI · KGPI · FCA), Kalispell, MT. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2337Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Glacier Park International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2337Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KGPI 062337Z 0700/0724 17010KT 5SM FU SCT010 FM070200 VRB03KT 6SM FU SKC FM071100 02006G10KT P6SM SKC FM071500 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM071800 18008KT P6SM SKC
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0200Z | Initial | 170° at 10 kt | 5 SM | Clear | Scattered at 1,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0200Z to 1100Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1100Z to 1500Z | FM | 020° at 6-10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1500Z to 1800Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 180° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KGPI?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2337Z for Glacier Park International Airport reads: TAF KGPI 062337Z 0700/0724 17010KT 5SM FU SCT010 FM070200 VRB03KT 6SM FU SKC FM071100 02006G10KT P6SM SKC FM071500 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM071800 18008KT P6SM SKC
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 KGPI
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.