KMSS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Massena International Airport Richards Field (MSS · KMSS), Massena, NY. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2339Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Massena International Airport Richards Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2339Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KMSS 062339Z 0700/0724 24004KT P6SM SCT050 BKN090 FM070800 00000KT 3SM BR SKC FM071200 24007KT P6SM BKN110
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0800Z | Initial | 240° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 9,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL, Broken at 9,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1200Z | FM | 000° at 0 kt | 3 SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | MVFR |
| 1200Z to 0000Z | FM | 240° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 11,000 ft BKN | Broken at 11,000 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 6 Aug 2026 2339Z for Massena International Airport Richards Field reads: TAF KMSS 062339Z 0700/0724 24004KT P6SM SCT050 BKN090 FM070800 00000KT 3SM BR SKC FM071200 24007KT P6SM BKN110
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.