KMCN TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Middle Georgia Regional (MCN · KMCN), Macon, GA. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0521Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Middle Georgia Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0521Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF KMCN 050521Z 0506/0606 17004KT P6SM SCT004 BKN012 FM050700 17004KT 6SM -DZ BR BKN004 OVC010 TEMPO 0510/0514 2SM BR OVC003 FM051600 22006KT 6SM BR SCT006 BKN015 FM052000 24005KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN040 FM060400 VRB03KT P6SM BKN025 BKN060 PROB30 0604/0606 5SM -SHRA BKN020
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 0700Z | Initial | 170° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 1,200 ft BKN | Scattered at 400 ft AGL, Broken at 1,200 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0700Z to 1600Z | FM | 170° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 400 ft BKN | Broken at 400 ft AGL, Overcast at 1,000 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 1000Z to 1400Z | TEMPO | No change | 2 SM | 300 ft OVC | Overcast at 300 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 1600Z to 2000Z | FM | 220° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft BKN | Scattered at 600 ft AGL, Broken at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2000Z to 0400Z | FM | 240° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0400Z to 0600Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 6,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0400Z to 0600Z | PROB | No change | 5 SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Broken at 2,000 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
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KMCN?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 0521Z for Middle Georgia Regional reads: TAF KMCN 050521Z 0506/0606 17004KT P6SM SCT004 BKN012 FM050700 17004KT 6SM -DZ BR BKN004 OVC010 TEMPO 0510/0514 2SM BR OVC003 FM051600 22006KT 6SM BR SCT006 BKN015 FM052000 24005KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN040 FM060400 VRB03KT P6SM BKN025 BKN060 PROB30 0604/0606 5SM -SHRA BKN020
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 KMCN
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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