KMSN TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN · KMSN), Madison, WI. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2335Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Dane County Regional Truax Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2335Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KMSN 062335Z 0700/0724 VRB04KT P6SM FEW035 SCT060 FM071000 00000KT 4SM BR BKN014 TEMPO 0712/0714 3SM BR OVC009 FM071600 21005KT P6SM SCT017 BKN035 FM072200 24008KT P6SM FEW040
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 1000Z | Initial | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 3,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1000Z to 1600Z | FM | 000° at 0 kt | 4 SM | 1,400 ft BKN | Broken at 1,400 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1200Z to 1400Z | TEMPO | Calm | 3 SM | 900 ft OVC | Overcast at 900 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1600Z to 2200Z | FM | 210° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Scattered at 1,700 ft AGL, Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2200Z to 0000Z | FM | 240° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
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.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KMSN?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2335Z for Dane County Regional Truax Field reads: TAF KMSN 062335Z 0700/0724 VRB04KT P6SM FEW035 SCT060 FM071000 00000KT 4SM BR BKN014 TEMPO 0712/0714 3SM BR OVC009 FM071600 21005KT P6SM SCT017 BKN035 FM072200 24008KT P6SM FEW040
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 KMSN
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.