KMLS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Frank Wiley Field (MLS · KMLS), Miles City, MT. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1138Z, valid 1200Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Frank Wiley Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1138Z
valid 1200Z to 1200ZTAF KMLS 051138Z 0512/0612 13006KT P6SM VCFG FEW001 FM051400 14005KT P6SM VCFG FEW001 FEW220 FM051600 15007KT P6SM FEW240 FM060300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW170
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200Z to 1400Z | Initial | 130° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 100 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1400Z to 1600Z | FM | 140° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 100 ft AGL, Few at 22,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1600Z to 0300Z | FM | 150° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 24,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 1200Z | FM | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 17,000 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 KMLS?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1138Z for Frank Wiley Field reads: TAF KMLS 051138Z 0512/0612 13006KT P6SM VCFG FEW001 FM051400 14005KT P6SM VCFG FEW001 FEW220 FM051600 15007KT P6SM FEW240 FM060300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW170
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 KMLS
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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