KMSL TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL · KMSL), Muscle Shoals, AL. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0059Z, valid 0100Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Northwest Alabama Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0059Z
valid 0100Z to 0000ZTAF KMSL 210059Z 2101/2124 17004KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN250 FM211500 19004KT P6SM SCT040 BKN080 BKN120 PROB30 2118/2124 4SM TSRA BR BKN035CB
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0100Z to 1500Z | Initial | 170° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Few at 8,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1500Z to 0000Z | FM | 190° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 8,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 8,000 ft AGL, Broken at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | PROB | Calm | 4 SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 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 KMSL?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0059Z for Northwest Alabama Regional reads: TAF KMSL 210059Z 2101/2124 17004KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN250 FM211500 19004KT P6SM SCT040 BKN080 BKN120 PROB30 2118/2124 4SM TSRA BR BKN035CB
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.
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