KMKG TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Muskegon County (MKG · KMKG), Muskegon, MI. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0540Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Muskegon County — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0540Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF KMKG 050540Z 0506/0606 23014G25KT 6SM -SHRA BR SCT015 OVC040 FM051200 23010G20KT 5SM -SHRA BKN015 OVC025 FM052100 32012G20KT 5SM -SHRA BR BKN012 OVC025
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 1200Z | Initial | 230° at 14-25 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft OVC | Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1200Z to 2100Z | FM | 230° at 10-20 kt | 5 SM | 1,500 ft BKN | Broken at 1,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2100Z to 0600Z | FM | 320° at 12-20 kt | 5 SM | 1,200 ft BKN | Broken at 1,200 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
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 KMKG?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 0540Z for Muskegon County reads: TAF KMKG 050540Z 0506/0606 23014G25KT 6SM -SHRA BR SCT015 OVC040 FM051200 23010G20KT 5SM -SHRA BKN015 OVC025 FM052100 32012G20KT 5SM -SHRA BR BKN012 OVC025
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 KMKG
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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