KLRU TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Las Cruces International (LRU · KLRU), Las Cruces, NM. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1139Z, valid 1200Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
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valid 1200Z to 1200ZTAF KLRU 051139Z 0512/0612 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM051800 06008KT P6SM SCT250 FM060500 10009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200Z to 1800Z | Initial | Variable at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0500Z | FM | 060° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0500Z to 1200Z | FM | 100° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 20,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 8,000 ft AGL, Broken at 20,000 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 5 Nov 2026 1139Z for Las Cruces International reads: TAF KLRU 051139Z 0512/0612 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM051800 06008KT P6SM SCT250 FM060500 10009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200
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.
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