KMSP TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport / Wold-Chamberlain Field (MSP · KMSP), Minneapolis, MN. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0246Z, valid 0300Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport / Wold-Chamberlain Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0246Z
valid 0300Z to 0600ZTAF KMSP 070246Z 0703/0806 17006KT P6SM SKC FM071300 23008KT P6SM SCT030 BKN150 FM071600 26012G18KT P6SM SCT030 BKN150 PROB30 0716/0719 5SM -TSRA BKN050CB FM071900 30012G22KT P6SM SCT050 BKN150 FM080200 31007KT P6SM FEW250
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0300Z to 1300Z | Initial | 170° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1300Z to 1600Z | FM | 230° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 15,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1600Z to 1900Z | FM | 260° at 12-18 kt | 6+ SM | 15,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1600Z to 1900Z | PROB | Calm | 5 SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1900Z to 0200Z | FM | 300° at 12-22 kt | 6+ SM | 15,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL, Broken at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0200Z to 0600Z | FM | 310° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 25,000 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.
- 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 KMSP?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0246Z for Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport / Wold-Chamberlain Field reads: TAF KMSP 070246Z 0703/0806 17006KT P6SM SKC FM071300 23008KT P6SM SCT030 BKN150 FM071600 26012G18KT P6SM SCT030 BKN150 PROB30 0716/0719 5SM -TSRA BKN050CB FM071900 30012G22KT P6SM SCT050 BKN150 FM080200 31007KT P6SM FEW250
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 KMSP
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.