KLAN TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Capital Region International Airport (LAN · KLAN), Lansing, MI. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2340Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
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valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KLAN 062340Z 0700/0724 VRB03KT P6SM BKN080 FM070800 VRB03KT 4SM BR BKN018 FM071000 18002KT 5SM BR OVC004 FM071300 21006KT P6SM BKN050
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0800Z | Initial | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 8,000 ft BKN | Broken at 8,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1000Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 4 SM | 1,800 ft BKN | Broken at 1,800 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1000Z to 1300Z | FM | 180° at 2 kt | 5 SM | 400 ft OVC | Overcast at 400 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 1300Z to 0000Z | FM | 210° at 6 kt | 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.
- 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 KLAN?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2340Z for Capital Region International Airport reads: TAF KLAN 062340Z 0700/0724 VRB03KT P6SM BKN080 FM070800 VRB03KT 4SM BR BKN018 FM071000 18002KT 5SM BR OVC004 FM071300 21006KT P6SM BKN050
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 KLAN
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.