KLEX TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Blue Grass (LEX · KLEX), Lexington, KY. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0530Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Blue Grass — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0530Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF KLEX 210530Z 2106/2206 22004KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250 FM211000 03007KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050 BKN100 PROB30 2121/2201 4SM -TSRA SCT015 OVC035CB FM220100 01009KT P6SM FEW015
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 1000Z | Initial | 220° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 10,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1000Z to 0100Z | FM | 030° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 5,000 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2100Z to 0100Z | PROB | Calm | 4 SM | 3,500 ft OVC | Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 3,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0100Z to 0600Z | FM | 010° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 1,500 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KLEX?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0530Z for Blue Grass reads: TAF KLEX 210530Z 2106/2206 22004KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250 FM211000 03007KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050 BKN100 PROB30 2121/2201 4SM -TSRA SCT015 OVC035CB FM220100 01009KT P6SM FEW015
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 KLEX
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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