KMEM TAF

Terminal aerodrome forecast for Frederick W Smith International/Memphis (MEM · KMEM), Memphis, TN. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1145Z, valid 1200Z to 1800Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map

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TAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1145Z

valid 1200Z to 1800Z

TAF KMEM 051145Z 0512/0618 00000KT P6SM SKC TEMPO 0512/0514 2SM BR FM051600 27005KT P6SM SKC FM060200 35004KT P6SM SKC

Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.

Period by period

Period (UTC)	Change	Wind	Vis	Ceiling	Sky	Cat
1200Z to 1600Z	Initial	Calm	6+ SM	Clear	Clear below 12,000 ft	VFR

1200Z to 1400Z	TEMPO	No change	2 SM	Clear	No cloud forecast	IFR

1600Z to 0200Z	FM	270° at 5 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Clear below 12,000 ft	VFR

0200Z to 1800Z	FM	350° at 4 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Clear below 12,000 ft	VFR

What the change groups mean

TEMPO: Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
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.
IFR: Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.

Frequently asked

What is the current TAF for KMEM?

The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1145Z for Frederick W Smith International/Memphis reads: TAF KMEM 051145Z 0512/0618 00000KT P6SM SKC TEMPO 0512/0514 2SM BR FM051600 27005KT P6SM SKC FM060200 35004KT P6SM SKC

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.

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