KHTS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Tri-State/Milton J Ferguson Field (HTS · KHTS), Huntington, WV. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Tri-State/Milton J Ferguson Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KHTS 202320Z 2100/2124 09004KT P6SM SCT100 TEMPO 2106/2110 3SM -TSRA BR OVC015CB FM211700 VRB04KT P6SM SCT035 TEMPO 2120/2124 3SM -TSRA BR OVC015CB
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 1700Z | Initial | 090° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0600Z to 1000Z | TEMPO | Calm | 3 SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1700Z to 0000Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0000Z | TEMPO | Calm | 3 SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
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
- 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 KHTS?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z for Tri-State/Milton J Ferguson Field reads: TAF KHTS 202320Z 2100/2124 09004KT P6SM SCT100 TEMPO 2106/2110 3SM -TSRA BR OVC015CB FM211700 VRB04KT P6SM SCT035 TEMPO 2120/2124 3SM -TSRA BR OVC015CB
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 KHTS
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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