KJAN TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN · KJAN), Jackson, MS. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0530Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0530Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF KJAN 210530Z 2106/2206 22004KT P6SM FEW060 BKN100 FM210700 09010KT 6SM -TSRA BKN050CB BKN100 FM210900 17005KT P6SM FEW060 FM212000 13005KT P6SM BKN050 PROB30 2121/2201 6SM -TSRA BKN050CB
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 0700Z | Initial | 220° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Few at 6,000 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0700Z to 0900Z | FM | 090° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0900Z to 2000Z | FM | 170° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0600Z | FM | 130° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2100Z to 0100Z | PROB | Calm | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KJAN?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0530Z for Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International reads: TAF KJAN 210530Z 2106/2206 22004KT P6SM FEW060 BKN100 FM210700 09010KT 6SM -TSRA BKN050CB BKN100 FM210900 17005KT P6SM FEW060 FM212000 13005KT P6SM BKN050 PROB30 2121/2201 6SM -TSRA BKN050CB
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 KJAN
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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