KMBS TAF

Terminal aerodrome forecast for Mbs International (MBS · KMBS), Saginaw, MI. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2324Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map

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TAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2324Z

valid 0000Z to 0000Z

TAF KMBS 202324Z 2100/2124 05011KT P6SM SCT025 BKN035 OVC250 TEMPO 2100/2104 BKN025 BKN035 OVC250 FM211400 05015G25KT P6SM BKN035 BKN250 FM212300 04009KT P6SM FEW035 BKN250

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

Period by period

Period (UTC)	Change	Wind	Vis	Ceiling	Sky	Cat
0000Z to 1400Z	Initial	050° at 11 kt	6+ SM	3,500 ft BKN	Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 3,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 25,000 ft AGL	VFR
0000Z to 0400Z	TEMPO	Calm	n/a	2,500 ft BKN	Broken at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 3,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 25,000 ft AGL	MVFR
1400Z to 2300Z	FM	050° at 15-25 kt	6+ SM	3,500 ft BKN	Broken at 3,500 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL	VFR
2300Z to 0000Z	FM	040° at 9 kt	6+ SM	25,000 ft BKN	Few at 3,500 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL	VFR

What the change groups mean

TEMPO: Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
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.
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 KMBS?

The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2324Z for Mbs International reads: TAF KMBS 202324Z 2100/2124 05011KT P6SM SCT025 BKN035 OVC250 TEMPO 2100/2104 BKN025 BKN035 OVC250 FM211400 05015G25KT P6SM BKN035 BKN250 FM212300 04009KT P6SM FEW035 BKN250

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 KMBS

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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