KMBS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Mbs International (MBS · KMBS), Saginaw, MI. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0203Z, valid 0200Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
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valid 0200Z to 0000ZTAF KMBS 050203Z 0502/0524 23009G18KT P6SM SCT022 OVC040 FM051500 22012G22KT P6SM -SHRA SCT018 OVC030
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0200Z to 1500Z | Initial | 230° at 9-18 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft OVC | Scattered at 2,200 ft AGL, Overcast at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1500Z to 0000Z | FM | 220° at 12-22 kt | 6+ SM | 3,000 ft OVC | Scattered at 1,800 ft AGL, Overcast at 3,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
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.
- 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 5 Nov 2026 0203Z for Mbs International reads: TAF KMBS 050203Z 0502/0524 23009G18KT P6SM SCT022 OVC040 FM051500 22012G22KT P6SM -SHRA SCT018 OVC030
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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