KJMS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Jamestown Regional Airport (JMS · KJMS), Jamestown, ND. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2322Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Jamestown Regional Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2322Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KJMS 062322Z 0700/0724 30008KT P6SM SKC FM070500 35013KT P6SM SCT090 FM070900 34009KT P6SM SCT100 FM071600 32014G22KT P6SM SKC
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0500Z | Initial | 300° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0500Z to 0900Z | FM | 350° at 13 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 9,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0900Z to 1600Z | FM | 340° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1600Z to 0000Z | FM | 320° at 14-22 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | 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 KJMS?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2322Z for Jamestown Regional Airport reads: TAF KJMS 062322Z 0700/0724 30008KT P6SM SKC FM070500 35013KT P6SM SCT090 FM070900 34009KT P6SM SCT100 FM071600 32014G22KT P6SM SKC
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 KJMS
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.