KLFT TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT · KLFT), Lafayette, LA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2322Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
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valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KLFT 062322Z 0700/0724 VRB03KT P6SM FEW050 BKN200 TEMPO 0711/0713 5SM BR FM071600 18006KT P6SM SCT040 BKN120 PROB30 0716/0722 3SM TSRA BR BKN035CB
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 1600Z | Initial | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 20,000 ft BKN | Few at 5,000 ft AGL, Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1100Z to 1300Z | TEMPO | Calm | 5 SM | Clear | No cloud forecast | MVFR |
| 1600Z to 0000Z | FM | 180° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 12,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1600Z to 2200Z | PROB | Calm | 3 SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- 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 KLFT?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2322Z for Lafayette Regional Airport reads: TAF KLFT 062322Z 0700/0724 VRB03KT P6SM FEW050 BKN200 TEMPO 0711/0713 5SM BR FM071600 18006KT P6SM SCT040 BKN120 PROB30 0716/0722 3SM TSRA BR BKN035CB
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 KLFT
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.