KMKT TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Mankato Regional (MKT · KMKT), Mankato, MN. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2300Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Mankato Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2300Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KMKT 202300Z 2100/2124 06011G19KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040 FM210200 07007KT P6SM OVC050 FM211100 07008KT P6SM BKN050 PROB30 2114/2118 5SM -SHRA OVC025 FM211800 06006KT 5SM -RA BR OVC015
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0200Z | Initial | 060° at 11-19 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0200Z to 1100Z | FM | 070° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1100Z to 1800Z | FM | 070° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1400Z to 1800Z | PROB | Calm | 5 SM | 2,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 060° at 6 kt | 5 SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 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 KMKT?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2300Z for Mankato Regional reads: TAF KMKT 202300Z 2100/2124 06011G19KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040 FM210200 07007KT P6SM OVC050 FM211100 07008KT P6SM BKN050 PROB30 2114/2118 5SM -SHRA OVC025 FM211800 06006KT 5SM -RA BR OVC015
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 KMKT
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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