KMCI TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Kansas City International Airport (MCI · KMCI), Kansas City, MO. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Kansas City International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KMCI 062320Z 0700/0724 VRB04KT P6SM SCT060 FM070200 VRB04KT P6SM SCT210 FM071100 VRB04KT P6SM BKN060 FM071600 21006KT P6SM FEW250
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0200Z | Initial | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0200Z to 1100Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 21,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1100Z to 1600Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 6,000 ft BKN | Broken at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1600Z to 0000Z | FM | 210° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KMCI?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for Kansas City International Airport reads: TAF KMCI 062320Z 0700/0724 VRB04KT P6SM SCT060 FM070200 VRB04KT P6SM SCT210 FM071100 VRB04KT P6SM BKN060 FM071600 21006KT P6SM FEW250
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 KMCI
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.