KGSO TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Piedmont Triad International (GSO · KGSO), Greensboro, NC. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1136Z, valid 1200Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Piedmont Triad International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1136Z
valid 1200Z to 1200ZTAF KGSO 051136Z 0512/0612 19007KT 6SM BR SCT006 BKN008 TEMPO 0512/0515 5SM BR BKN004 FM051800 20010KT P6SM BKN020 FM060000 18005KT P6SM SCT005 BKN035 PROB30 0603/0609 2SM SHRA BR OVC004 FM060900 00000KT 5SM -SHRA BR OVC002
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200Z to 1800Z | Initial | 190° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 800 ft BKN | Scattered at 600 ft AGL, Broken at 800 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1200Z to 1500Z | TEMPO | No change | 5 SM | 400 ft BKN | Broken at 400 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 200° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Broken at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0000Z to 0900Z | FM | 180° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Scattered at 500 ft AGL, Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 0900Z | PROB | No change | 2 SM | 400 ft OVC | Overcast at 400 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 0900Z to 1200Z | FM | Calm | 5 SM | 200 ft OVC | Overcast at 200 ft AGL | LIFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- 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.
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KGSO?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1136Z for Piedmont Triad International reads: TAF KGSO 051136Z 0512/0612 19007KT 6SM BR SCT006 BKN008 TEMPO 0512/0515 5SM BR BKN004 FM051800 20010KT P6SM BKN020 FM060000 18005KT P6SM SCT005 BKN035 PROB30 0603/0609 2SM SHRA BR OVC004 FM060900 00000KT 5SM -SHRA BR OVC002
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 KGSO
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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