KMTJ TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ · KMTJ), Montrose, CO. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2322Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Montrose Regional Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2322Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KMTJ 062322Z 0700/0724 32012G20KT P6SM FU SKC FM070130 31006KT P6SM SKC FM070300 14008KT P6SM SKC FM071400 VRB04KT P6SM FU SKC FM072000 33008KT P6SM FU SKC
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0130Z | Initial | 320° at 12-20 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0130Z to 0300Z | FM | 310° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0300Z to 1400Z | FM | 140° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1400Z to 2000Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0000Z | FM | 330° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | 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 KMTJ?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2322Z for Montrose Regional Airport reads: TAF KMTJ 062322Z 0700/0724 32012G20KT P6SM FU SKC FM070130 31006KT P6SM SKC FM070300 14008KT P6SM SKC FM071400 VRB04KT P6SM FU SKC FM072000 33008KT P6SM FU SKC
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 KMTJ
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.