KLAX TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX · KLAX), Los Angeles, CA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2346Z, valid 0000Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Los Angeles International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2346Z
valid 0000Z to 0600ZTAF KLAX 062346Z 0700/0806 27012KT P6SM SCT250 FM070400 26006KT P6SM BKN010 FM070800 VRB03KT P6SM OVC010 FM071600 26004KT P6SM SCT012 FM072100 26012KT P6SM SCT250 FM080500 26006KT P6SM BKN012
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0400Z | Initial | 270° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0400Z to 0800Z | FM | 260° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 1,000 ft BKN | Broken at 1,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0800Z to 1600Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 1,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1600Z to 2100Z | FM | 260° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 1,200 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2100Z to 0500Z | FM | 260° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0500Z to 0600Z | FM | 260° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 1,200 ft BKN | Broken at 1,200 ft AGL | MVFR |
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 KLAX?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2346Z for Los Angeles International Airport reads: TAF KLAX 062346Z 0700/0806 27012KT P6SM SCT250 FM070400 26006KT P6SM BKN010 FM070800 VRB03KT P6SM OVC010 FM071600 26004KT P6SM SCT012 FM072100 26012KT P6SM SCT250 FM080500 26006KT P6SM BKN012
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 KLAX
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.