KMLC TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Mc Alester Regional (MLC · KMLC), Mc Alester, OK. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2328Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Mc Alester Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2328Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KMLC 202328Z 2100/2124 20008KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN250 TEMPO 2100/2101 4SM TSRA BR BKN035CB FM210300 VRB06KT P6SM BKN060 BKN120 FM210800 01003KT P6SM SCT035 BKN150 FM211800 01008KT P6SM SCT050 SCT250
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0300Z | Initial | 200° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 8,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0100Z | TEMPO | Calm | 4 SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0300Z to 0800Z | FM | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 6,000 ft BKN | Broken at 6,000 ft AGL, Broken at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1800Z | FM | 010° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 15,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,500 ft AGL, Broken at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 010° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | 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.
- 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 KMLC?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2328Z for Mc Alester Regional reads: TAF KMLC 202328Z 2100/2124 20008KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN250 TEMPO 2100/2101 4SM TSRA BR BKN035CB FM210300 VRB06KT P6SM BKN060 BKN120 FM210800 01003KT P6SM SCT035 BKN150 FM211800 01008KT P6SM SCT050 SCT250
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 KMLC
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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