KMKT TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Mankato Regional Airport (MKT · KMKT), Mankato, MN. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Mankato Regional Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KMKT 062321Z 0700/0724 17009KT P6SM SKC FM070900 19006KT P6SM SCT100 FM071300 22010KT P6SM SCT020 BKN070 PROB30 0715/0718 5SM -TSRA BKN050CB
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0900Z | Initial | 170° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0900Z to 1300Z | FM | 190° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1300Z to 0000Z | FM | 220° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 7,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL, Broken at 7,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1500Z to 1800Z | PROB | Calm | 5 SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 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 6 Aug 2026 2321Z for Mankato Regional Airport reads: TAF KMKT 062321Z 0700/0724 17009KT P6SM SKC FM070900 19006KT P6SM SCT100 FM071300 22010KT P6SM SCT020 BKN070 PROB30 0715/0718 5SM -TSRA BKN050CB
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.