KITH TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Ithaca Tompkins International (ITH · KITH), Ithaca, NY. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0126Z, valid 0100Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Ithaca Tompkins International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0126Z
valid 0100Z to 0000ZTAF KITH 210126Z 2101/2124 36005KT P6SM BKN035 FM211000 36006KT 3SM BR BKN011 FM211300 01007KT P6SM OVC025 FM211600 02009KT P6SM BKN150
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0100Z to 1000Z | Initial | 360° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1000Z to 1300Z | FM | 360° at 6 kt | 3 SM | 1,100 ft BKN | Broken at 1,100 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1300Z to 1600Z | FM | 010° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1600Z to 0000Z | FM | 020° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 15,000 ft BKN | Broken at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- 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 KITH?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0126Z for Ithaca Tompkins International reads: TAF KITH 210126Z 2101/2124 36005KT P6SM BKN035 FM211000 36006KT 3SM BR BKN011 FM211300 01007KT P6SM OVC025 FM211600 02009KT P6SM BKN150
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 KITH
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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