KMEM TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Frederick W Smith International/Memphis (MEM · KMEM), Memphis, TN. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0250Z, valid 0300Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Frederick W Smith International/Memphis — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0250Z
valid 0300Z to 0600ZTAF KMEM 210250Z 2103/2206 22004KT P6SM SCT090 FM211500 30007KT P6SM BKN200 FM220100 02004KT P6SM BKN200
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 | 220° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 9,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1500Z to 0100Z | FM | 300° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 20,000 ft BKN | Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0100Z to 0600Z | FM | 020° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 20,000 ft BKN | Broken at 20,000 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 KMEM?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0250Z for Frederick W Smith International/Memphis reads: TAF KMEM 210250Z 2103/2206 22004KT P6SM SCT090 FM211500 30007KT P6SM BKN200 FM220100 02004KT P6SM BKN200
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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