KMSL TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Northwest Alabama Regional Airport (MSL · KMSL), Muscle Shoals, AL. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0057Z, valid 0100Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
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valid 0100Z to 0000ZTAF KMSL 070057Z 0701/0724 11005KT P6SM SCT100 TEMPO 0701/0702 4SM TSRA BR BKN025CB FM071800 18006KT P6SM SCT040
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0100Z to 1800Z | Initial | 110° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0100Z to 0200Z | TEMPO | Calm | 4 SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 180° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 4,000 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 KMSL?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0057Z for Northwest Alabama Regional Airport reads: TAF KMSL 070057Z 0701/0724 11005KT P6SM SCT100 TEMPO 0701/0702 4SM TSRA BR BKN025CB FM071800 18006KT P6SM SCT040
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 KMSL
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.