KHDN TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Yampa Valley (HDN · KHDN), Hayden, CO. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1120Z, valid 1200Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Yampa Valley — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1120Z
valid 1200Z to 1200ZTAF KHDN 051120Z 0512/0612 14004KT P6SM VCFG OVC020 TEMPO 0512/0514 4SM BR OVC010 FM051500 12003KT P6SM FEW050 FM051900 24005KT P6SM SKC FM060200 14005KT P6SM FEW080
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200Z to 1500Z | Initial | 140° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 2,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1200Z to 1400Z | TEMPO | No change | 4 SM | 1,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1500Z to 1900Z | FM | 120° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0200Z | FM | 240° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0200Z to 1200Z | FM | 140° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 8,000 ft AGL | VFR |
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
- 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 KHDN?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1120Z for Yampa Valley reads: TAF KHDN 051120Z 0512/0612 14004KT P6SM VCFG OVC020 TEMPO 0512/0514 4SM BR OVC010 FM051500 12003KT P6SM FEW050 FM051900 24005KT P6SM SKC FM060200 14005KT P6SM FEW080
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 KHDN
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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