KLNS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Lancaster Airport (LNS · KLNS), Lancaster, PA. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0001Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Lancaster Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0001Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KLNS 070001Z 0700/0724 00000KT P6SM VCTS SCT035CB BKN110 FM070100 23004KT P6SM BKN080 FM070600 VRB02KT 4SM BR VCFG SCT010 SCT100 FM071200 26002KT P6SM BKN250 FM072200 26006KT P6SM VCTS BKN050CB
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 | 000° at 0 kt | 6+ SM | 11,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,500 ft AGL, Broken at 11,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0100Z to 0600Z | FM | 230° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 8,000 ft BKN | Broken at 8,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0600Z to 1200Z | FM | Variable at 2 kt | 4 SM | Clear | Scattered at 1,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1200Z to 2200Z | FM | 260° at 2 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2200Z to 0000Z | FM | 260° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 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 KLNS?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0001Z for Lancaster Airport reads: TAF KLNS 070001Z 0700/0724 00000KT P6SM VCTS SCT035CB BKN110 FM070100 23004KT P6SM BKN080 FM070600 VRB02KT 4SM BR VCFG SCT010 SCT100 FM071200 26002KT P6SM BKN250 FM072200 26006KT P6SM VCTS 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 KLNS
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.