KIND TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Indianapolis International (IND · KIND), Indianapolis, IN. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2325Z, valid 0000Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Indianapolis International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2325Z
valid 0000Z to 0600ZTAF KIND 202325Z 2100/2206 02013KT P6SM SCT015 BKN100 FM210400 04012KT P6SM VCSH OVC015 TEMPO 2107/2111 3SM -SHRA OVC008 FM211400 05010KT P6SM SCT008 OVC015 FM212300 04011KT P6SM BKN035
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0400Z | Initial | 020° at 13 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0400Z to 1400Z | FM | 040° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0700Z to 1100Z | TEMPO | Calm | 3 SM | 800 ft OVC | Overcast at 800 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1400Z to 2300Z | FM | 050° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Scattered at 800 ft AGL, Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2300Z to 0600Z | FM | 040° at 11 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | 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.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KIND?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2325Z for Indianapolis International reads: TAF KIND 202325Z 2100/2206 02013KT P6SM SCT015 BKN100 FM210400 04012KT P6SM VCSH OVC015 TEMPO 2107/2111 3SM -SHRA OVC008 FM211400 05010KT P6SM SCT008 OVC015 FM212300 04011KT P6SM BKN035
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 KIND
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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