KLYH TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field (LYH · KLYH), Lynchburg, VA. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0527Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0527Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF KLYH 050527Z 0506/0606 18007KT P6SM -SHRA SCT018 OVC060 FM050800 19006KT 6SM BR SCT007 OVC029 TEMPO 0508/0510 4SM -SHRA BR OVC007 FM051000 20006KT P6SM VCSH OVC006 FM051400 20007KT P6SM OVC007 FM052200 19005KT P6SM SCT015 BKN030
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 0800Z | Initial | 180° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 6,000 ft OVC | Scattered at 1,800 ft AGL, Overcast at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1000Z | FM | 190° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 2,900 ft OVC | Scattered at 700 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,900 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0800Z to 1000Z | TEMPO | No change | 4 SM | 700 ft OVC | Overcast at 700 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1000Z to 1400Z | FM | 200° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 600 ft OVC | Overcast at 600 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1400Z to 2200Z | FM | 200° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 700 ft OVC | Overcast at 700 ft AGL | IFR |
| 2200Z to 0600Z | FM | 190° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL, Broken at 3,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
- 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.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KLYH?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 0527Z for Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field reads: TAF KLYH 050527Z 0506/0606 18007KT P6SM -SHRA SCT018 OVC060 FM050800 19006KT 6SM BR SCT007 OVC029 TEMPO 0508/0510 4SM -SHRA BR OVC007 FM051000 20006KT P6SM VCSH OVC006 FM051400 20007KT P6SM OVC007 FM052200 19005KT P6SM SCT015 BKN030
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 KLYH
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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