KMSY TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY · KMSY), New Orleans, LA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0600ZTAF KMSY 062320Z 0700/0806 24004KT P6SM FEW045 BKN080 BKN250 FM072100 11007KT P6SM SCT040 BKN110 FM080400 00000KT P6SM FEW030 FEW250
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 2100Z | Initial | 240° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 8,000 ft BKN | Few at 4,500 ft AGL, Broken at 8,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2100Z to 0400Z | FM | 110° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 11,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 11,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0400Z to 0600Z | FM | 000° at 0 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 3,000 ft AGL, 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KMSY?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport reads: TAF KMSY 062320Z 0700/0806 24004KT P6SM FEW045 BKN080 BKN250 FM072100 11007KT P6SM SCT040 BKN110 FM080400 00000KT P6SM FEW030 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 KMSY
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.