KGUP TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Gallup Municipal Airport (GUP · KGUP), Gallup, NM. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2322Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Gallup Municipal Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2322Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KGUP 062322Z 0700/0724 31010KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 0700/0702 VRB15G30KT -SHRA BKN110 FM070200 21008KT P6SM BKN120 FM070600 VRB04KT P6SM FEW120 FM071900 01008KT P6SM FEW120
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 | 310° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0200Z | PROB | Variable at 15-30 kt | n/a | 11,000 ft BKN | Broken at 11,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0200Z to 0600Z | FM | 210° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 12,000 ft BKN | Broken at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0600Z to 1900Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0000Z | FM | 010° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 12,000 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 KGUP?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2322Z for Gallup Municipal Airport reads: TAF KGUP 062322Z 0700/0724 31010KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 0700/0702 VRB15G30KT -SHRA BKN110 FM070200 21008KT P6SM BKN120 FM070600 VRB04KT P6SM FEW120 FM071900 01008KT P6SM FEW120
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 KGUP
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.