KLGB TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Long Beach International Airport (LGB · KLGB), Long Beach, CA. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0051Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Long Beach International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0051Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KLGB 070051Z 0700/0724 30008KT P6SM SCT250 FM070100 30008KT P6SM SCT250 FM071000 VRB03KT P6SM BKN012 FM071600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT015 FM071800 20005KT P6SM SKC FM072100 20008KT P6SM SKC
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0100Z | Initial | 300° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0100Z to 1000Z | FM | 300° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1000Z to 1600Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 1,200 ft BKN | Broken at 1,200 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1600Z to 1800Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 2100Z | FM | 200° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 2100Z to 0000Z | FM | 200° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | 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 KLGB?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0051Z for Long Beach International Airport reads: TAF KLGB 070051Z 0700/0724 30008KT P6SM SCT250 FM070100 30008KT P6SM SCT250 FM071000 VRB03KT P6SM BKN012 FM071600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT015 FM071800 20005KT P6SM SKC FM072100 20008KT P6SM SKC
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 KLGB
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.