KLTS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Altus Air Force Base (LTS · KLTS), Altus, OK. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0100Z, valid 0100Z to 0700Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Altus Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0100Z
valid 0100Z to 0700ZTAF KLTS 070100Z 0701/0807 15012KT 9999 SCT100 QNH2990INS BECMG 0704/0705 18009KT 9999 FEW120 510102 QNH2984INS TEMPO 0714/0717 15010G15KT 8000 -SHRA SCT100 BECMG 0718/0719 16012KT 9999 FEW120 QNH2986INS TX42/0721Z TN25/0712Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0100Z to 0400Z | Initial | 150° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0400Z to 1800Z | BECMG | 180° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1400Z to 1700Z | TEMPO | 150° at 10-15 kt | 4.97 SM | Clear | Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1800Z to 0700Z | BECMG | 160° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
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 7 Aug 2026 0100Z for Altus Air Force Base reads: TAF KLTS 070100Z 0701/0807 15012KT 9999 SCT100 QNH2990INS BECMG 0704/0705 18009KT 9999 FEW120 510102 QNH2984INS TEMPO 0714/0717 15010G15KT 8000 -SHRA SCT100 BECMG 0718/0719 16012KT 9999 FEW120 QNH2986INS TX42/0721Z TN25/0712Z
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.