KLRU TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Las Cruces International Airport (LRU · KLRU), Las Cruces, NM. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0058Z, valid 0100Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Las Cruces International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0058Z
valid 0100Z to 0000ZTAF KLRU 070058Z 0701/0724 16007KT P6SM SCT090 SCT250 FM070200 03010KT P6SM BKN080 OVC120 FM070600 32005KT P6SM BKN120 BKN180
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0100Z to 0200Z | Initial | 160° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 9,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0200Z to 0600Z | FM | 030° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 8,000 ft BKN | Broken at 8,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0600Z to 0000Z | FM | 320° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 12,000 ft BKN | Broken at 12,000 ft AGL, Broken at 18,000 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KLRU?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0058Z for Las Cruces International Airport reads: TAF KLRU 070058Z 0701/0724 16007KT P6SM SCT090 SCT250 FM070200 03010KT P6SM BKN080 OVC120 FM070600 32005KT P6SM BKN120 BKN180
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 KLRU
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.