KJZI TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Charleston Executive (JZI · KJZI), Charleston, SC. Issued 4 Nov 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Charleston Executive — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 4 Nov 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KJZI 042320Z 0500/0524 10006KT P6SM SKC FM051000 14002KT 3SM BR SCT015 BKN120 TEMPO 0511/0512 1SM BR BKN004 FM051300 18004KT P6SM OVC100 FM051600 19008KT P6SM SCT050 OVC100
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 1000Z | Initial | 100° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1000Z to 1300Z | FM | 140° at 2 kt | 3 SM | 12,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL, Broken at 12,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1100Z to 1200Z | TEMPO | No change | 1 SM | 400 ft BKN | Broken at 400 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 1300Z to 1600Z | FM | 180° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1600Z to 0000Z | FM | 190° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft OVC | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 10,000 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.
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KJZI?
The forecast issued 4 Nov 2026 2320Z for Charleston Executive reads: TAF KJZI 042320Z 0500/0524 10006KT P6SM SKC FM051000 14002KT 3SM BR SCT015 BKN120 TEMPO 0511/0512 1SM BR BKN004 FM051300 18004KT P6SM OVC100 FM051600 19008KT P6SM SCT050 OVC100
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 KJZI
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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