KLTS TAF

Terminal aerodrome forecast for Altus AFB (LTS · KLTS), Altus, OK. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0900Z, valid 0900Z to 1500Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map

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TAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0900Z

valid 0900Z to 1500Z

Occasional moderate turbulence in clear air from the surface to 4,000 ft AGL, 2000Z to 0100Z on the 6th.

TAF KLTS 050900Z 0509/0615 12009KT 9999 SKC QNH2983INS BECMG 0514/0515 15010G15KT 9999 BKN050 QNH2990INS BECMG 0517/0518 01012G18KT 9999 OVC025 510103 QNH2988INS BECMG 0520/0521 01020G30KT 9999 OVC020 520004 QNH2992INS TEMPO 0521/0523 8000 -SHRA OVC018 BECMG 0600/0601 36010G15KT 9999 BKN030 QNH3005INS BECMG 0605/0606 35009KT 9999 SCT060 QNH3010INS TX19/0520Z TN09/0512Z

Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.

Period by period

Period (UTC)	Change	Wind	Vis	Ceiling	Sky	Cat
0900Z to 1400Z	Initial	120° at 9 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Clear below 12,000 ft	VFR
`QNH2983INS` Lowest altimeter setting 29.83 inHg
1400Z to 1700Z	BECMG	150° at 10-15 kt	6+ SM	5,000 ft BKN	Broken at 5,000 ft AGL	VFR
`QNH2990INS` Lowest altimeter setting 29.90 inHg
1700Z to 2000Z	BECMG	010° at 12-18 kt	6+ SM	2,500 ft OVC	Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL	MVFR
`510103` Light turbulence from 1,000 ft to 4,000 ft AGL `QNH2988INS` Lowest altimeter setting 29.88 inHg
2000Z to 0000Z	BECMG	010° at 20-30 kt	6+ SM	2,000 ft OVC	Overcast at 2,000 ft AGL	MVFR
`520004` Occasional moderate turbulence in clear air from the surface to 4,000 ft AGL `QNH2992INS` Lowest altimeter setting 29.92 inHg
2100Z to 2300Z	TEMPO	No change	5 SM	1,800 ft OVC	Overcast at 1,800 ft AGL	MVFR

0000Z to 0500Z	BECMG	360° at 10-15 kt	6+ SM	3,000 ft BKN	Broken at 3,000 ft AGL	MVFR
`QNH3005INS` Lowest altimeter setting 30.05 inHg
0500Z to 1500Z	BECMG	350° at 9 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Scattered at 6,000 ft AGL	VFR
`QNH3010INS` Lowest altimeter setting 30.10 inHg

Forecast notes

TX19/0520Z Maximum temperature 19°C at 2000Z on the 5th
TN09/0512Z Minimum temperature 9°C at 1200Z on the 5th

What the change groups mean

BECMG: Becoming — a gradual change over the stated window.
TEMPO: Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.

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 KLTS?

The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 0900Z for Altus AFB reads: TAF KLTS 050900Z 0509/0615 12009KT 9999 SKC QNH2983INS BECMG 0514/0515 15010G15KT 9999 BKN050 QNH2990INS BECMG 0517/0518 01012G18KT 9999 OVC025 510103 QNH2988INS BECMG 0520/0521 01020G30KT 9999 OVC020 520004 QNH2992INS TEMPO 0521/0523 8000 -SHRA OVC018 BECMG 0600/0601 36010G15KT 9999 BKN030 QNH3005INS BECMG 0605/0606 35009KT 9999 SCT060 QNH3010INS TX19/0520Z TN09/0512Z

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 KLTS

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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