KHLN TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Helena Regional (HLN · KHLN), Helena, MT. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Helena Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KHLN 202320Z 2100/2124 VRB06KT P6SM SKC FM211200 00000KT 6SM BR SKC TEMPO 2112/2115 3SM BR SCT002 FM211600 09007KT 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 1200Z | Initial | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1200Z to 1600Z | FM | 000° at 0 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1200Z to 1500Z | TEMPO | Calm | 3 SM | Clear | Scattered at 200 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1600Z to 0000Z | FM | 090° at 7 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.
- 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 KHLN?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z for Helena Regional reads: TAF KHLN 202320Z 2100/2124 VRB06KT P6SM SKC FM211200 00000KT 6SM BR SKC TEMPO 2112/2115 3SM BR SCT002 FM211600 09007KT 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 KHLN
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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