KLGA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for LaGuardia Airport (LGA · KLGA), New York, NY. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0155Z, valid 0200Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below.
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valid 0200Z to 0600ZTAF KLGA 070155Z 0702/0806 20008KT P6SM BKN050 TEMPO 0702/0704 4SM SHRA BKN050 FM070400 24005KT P6SM FEW030 SCT100 FM071200 28006KT P6SM FEW035 SCT100 FM071600 24009KT P6SM SCT050 FM071900 20010KT P6SM SCT050 PROB30 0719/0724 2SM TSRA BKN050CB FM080000 20006KT P6SM SCT050 PROB30 0800/0805 2SM TSRA BKN050CB
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0200Z to 0400Z | Initial | 200° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0200Z to 0400Z | TEMPO | Calm | 4 SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0400Z to 1200Z | FM | 240° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 3,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1200Z to 1600Z | FM | 280° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 3,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1600Z to 1900Z | FM | 240° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0000Z | FM | 200° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0000Z | PROB | Calm | 2 SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0000Z to 0600Z | FM | 200° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0500Z | PROB | Calm | 2 SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | IFR |
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.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KLGA?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0155Z for LaGuardia Airport reads: TAF KLGA 070155Z 0702/0806 20008KT P6SM BKN050 TEMPO 0702/0704 4SM SHRA BKN050 FM070400 24005KT P6SM FEW030 SCT100 FM071200 28006KT P6SM FEW035 SCT100 FM071600 24009KT P6SM SCT050 FM071900 20010KT P6SM SCT050 PROB30 0719/0724 2SM TSRA BKN050CB FM080000 20006KT P6SM SCT050 PROB30 0800/0805 2SM TSRA BKN050CB
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 KLGA
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.