KMSS TAF

Terminal aerodrome forecast for Massena International-Richards Field (MSS · KMSS), Massena, NY. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0528Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map

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TAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0528Z

valid 0600Z to 0600Z

TAF KMSS 050528Z 0506/0606 VRB03KT P6SM BKN150 FM050800 18008KT P6SM OVC060 PROB30 0510/0512 6SM -SHRA BR SCT035 OVC045 FM051200 20010G17KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC025 FM051700 22012G21KT P6SM VCSH BKN018 FM052000 23013G22KT P6SM BKN028 FM060100 22009KT P6SM BKN040

Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.

Period by period

Period (UTC)	Change	Wind	Vis	Ceiling	Sky	Cat
0600Z to 0800Z	Initial	Variable at 3 kt	6+ SM	15,000 ft BKN	Broken at 15,000 ft AGL	VFR

0800Z to 1200Z	FM	180° at 8 kt	6+ SM	6,000 ft OVC	Overcast at 6,000 ft AGL	VFR

1000Z to 1200Z	PROB	No change	6+ SM	4,500 ft OVC	Scattered at 3,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 4,500 ft AGL	VFR

1200Z to 1700Z	FM	200° at 10-17 kt	6+ SM	2,500 ft OVC	Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL	MVFR

1700Z to 2000Z	FM	220° at 12-21 kt	6+ SM	1,800 ft BKN	Broken at 1,800 ft AGL	MVFR

2000Z to 0100Z	FM	230° at 13-22 kt	6+ SM	2,800 ft BKN	Broken at 2,800 ft AGL	MVFR

0100Z to 0600Z	FM	220° at 9 kt	6+ SM	4,000 ft BKN	Broken at 4,000 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 KMSS?

The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 0528Z for Massena International-Richards Field reads: TAF KMSS 050528Z 0506/0606 VRB03KT P6SM BKN150 FM050800 18008KT P6SM OVC060 PROB30 0510/0512 6SM -SHRA BR SCT035 OVC045 FM051200 20010G17KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC025 FM051700 22012G21KT P6SM VCSH BKN018 FM052000 23013G22KT P6SM BKN028 FM060100 22009KT P6SM BKN040

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 KMSS

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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