KMCO TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Orlando International (MCO · KMCO), Orlando, FL. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0259Z, valid 0300Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Orlando International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0259Z
valid 0300Z to 0600ZTAF KMCO 210259Z 2103/2206 VRB03KT P6SM FEW025 SCT120 BKN250 FM211500 04005KT P6SM SCT035 SCT120 SCT250 FM211700 05007KT P6SM VCTS BKN040CB BKN120 BKN250
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0300Z to 1500Z | Initial | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Few at 2,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1500Z to 1700Z | FM | 040° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 3,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1700Z to 0600Z | FM | 050° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Broken at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 12,000 ft AGL, Broken 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 KMCO?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0259Z for Orlando International reads: TAF KMCO 210259Z 2103/2206 VRB03KT P6SM FEW025 SCT120 BKN250 FM211500 04005KT P6SM SCT035 SCT120 SCT250 FM211700 05007KT P6SM VCTS BKN040CB BKN120 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 KMCO
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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