KISP TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Long Island Mac Arthur (ISP · KISP), New York, NY. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0239Z, valid 0300Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Long Island Mac Arthur — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0239Z
valid 0300Z to 0000ZTAF KISP 210239Z 2103/2124 01005KT P6SM -DZ SCT012 BKN025 FM210900 01011KT P6SM BKN030 FM211200 01016G24KT P6SM BKN035 FM211600 02012G20KT P6SM BKN035 FM211900 03010G18KT P6SM BKN040 FM212200 04008KT P6SM SCT040 BKN100
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0300Z to 0900Z | Initial | 010° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Scattered at 1,200 ft AGL, Broken at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0900Z to 1200Z | FM | 010° at 11 kt | 6+ SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Broken at 3,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1200Z to 1600Z | FM | 010° at 16-24 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1600Z to 1900Z | FM | 020° at 12-20 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 2200Z | FM | 030° at 10-18 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2200Z to 0000Z | FM | 040° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- 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 KISP?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0239Z for Long Island Mac Arthur reads: TAF KISP 210239Z 2103/2124 01005KT P6SM -DZ SCT012 BKN025 FM210900 01011KT P6SM BKN030 FM211200 01016G24KT P6SM BKN035 FM211600 02012G20KT P6SM BKN035 FM211900 03010G18KT P6SM BKN040 FM212200 04008KT P6SM SCT040 BKN100
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 KISP
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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