KLAX TAF

Terminal aerodrome forecast for Los Angeles International (LAX · KLAX), Los Angeles, CA. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0301Z, valid 0300Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map

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TAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0301Z

valid 0300Z to 0600Z

TAF KLAX 210301Z 2103/2206 26010KT P6SM FEW016 SCT180 FM210500 26008KT P6SM OVC025 FM211400 VRB03KT P6SM OVC035 FM211800 25005KT P6SM OVC040 FM212100 26012KT P6SM OVC050 FM220400 26011KT P6SM OVC030

Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.

Period by period

Period (UTC)	Change	Wind	Vis	Ceiling	Sky	Cat
0300Z to 0500Z	Initial	260° at 10 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Few at 1,600 ft AGL, Scattered at 18,000 ft AGL	VFR
0500Z to 1400Z	FM	260° at 8 kt	6+ SM	2,500 ft OVC	Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL	MVFR
1400Z to 1800Z	FM	Variable at 3 kt	6+ SM	3,500 ft OVC	Overcast at 3,500 ft AGL	VFR
1800Z to 2100Z	FM	250° at 5 kt	6+ SM	4,000 ft OVC	Overcast at 4,000 ft AGL	VFR
2100Z to 0400Z	FM	260° at 12 kt	6+ SM	5,000 ft OVC	Overcast at 5,000 ft AGL	VFR
0400Z to 0600Z	FM	260° at 11 kt	6+ SM	3,000 ft OVC	Overcast at 3,000 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 21 Sep 2026 0301Z for Los Angeles International reads: TAF KLAX 210301Z 2103/2206 26010KT P6SM FEW016 SCT180 FM210500 26008KT P6SM OVC025 FM211400 VRB03KT P6SM OVC035 FM211800 25005KT P6SM OVC040 FM212100 26012KT P6SM OVC050 FM220400 26011KT P6SM OVC030

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.

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