KGTB TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Wheeler Sack Army Air Field (GTB · KGTB), Fort Drum, NY. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0100Z, valid 0100Z to 0700Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Wheeler Sack Army Air Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0100Z
valid 0100Z to 0700ZTAF KGTB 070100Z 0701/0807 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH3007INS BECMG 0709/0710 VRB06KT 9999 BKN030 BKN200 QNH3005INS BECMG 0722/0723 VRB06KT 9999 FEW040 BKN100 QNH3001INS TEMPO 0801/0805 8000 TSRA BKN030CB TX26/0716Z TN20/0705Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0100Z to 0900Z | Initial | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0900Z to 2200Z | BECMG | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Broken at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2200Z to 0700Z | BECMG | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Few at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0100Z to 0500Z | TEMPO | Calm | 4.97 SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Broken at 3,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- BECMG
- Becoming — a gradual change over the stated window.
- 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.
- 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 KGTB?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0100Z for Wheeler Sack Army Air Field reads: TAF KGTB 070100Z 0701/0807 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH3007INS BECMG 0709/0710 VRB06KT 9999 BKN030 BKN200 QNH3005INS BECMG 0722/0723 VRB06KT 9999 FEW040 BKN100 QNH3001INS TEMPO 0801/0805 8000 TSRA BKN030CB TX26/0716Z TN20/0705Z
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 KGTB
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.