KMEM TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Memphis International Airport (MEM · KMEM), Memphis, TN. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2323Z, valid 0000Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Memphis International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2323Z
valid 0000Z to 0600ZTAF KMEM 062323Z 0700/0806 09006KT P6SM FEW070 FM070300 13005KT P6SM FEW250 FM071400 20006KT P6SM SCT250 FM071900 21008KT P6SM SCT050 PROB30 0719/0724 5SM -TSRA BKN050CB FM080000 18005KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 SCT250
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0300Z | Initial | 090° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 7,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 1400Z | FM | 130° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1400Z to 1900Z | FM | 200° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0000Z | FM | 210° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0000Z | PROB | Calm | 5 SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0000Z to 0600Z | FM | 180° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL, Scattered 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.
- 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 KMEM?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2323Z for Memphis International Airport reads: TAF KMEM 062323Z 0700/0806 09006KT P6SM FEW070 FM070300 13005KT P6SM FEW250 FM071400 20006KT P6SM SCT250 FM071900 21008KT P6SM SCT050 PROB30 0719/0724 5SM -TSRA BKN050CB FM080000 18005KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 SCT250
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 KMEM
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.