KLNS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Lancaster (LNS · KLNS), Lancaster, PA. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0217Z, valid 0200Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Lancaster — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0217Z
valid 0200Z to 0000ZTAF KLNS 210217Z 2102/2124 35007KT P6SM SCT005 BKN012 OVC025 FM211500 04008KT P6SM BKN035
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0200Z to 1500Z | Initial | 350° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 1,200 ft BKN | Scattered at 500 ft AGL, Broken at 1,200 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1500Z to 0000Z | FM | 040° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KLNS?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0217Z for Lancaster reads: TAF KLNS 210217Z 2102/2124 35007KT P6SM SCT005 BKN012 OVC025 FM211500 04008KT P6SM BKN035
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.
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