KMTN TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Martin State (MTN · KMTN), Baltimore, MD. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0532Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Martin State — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0532Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZLow level wind shear forecast 0800Z to 1300Z: wind 210° at 35 kt at 2,000 ft AGL.
TAF KMTN 050532Z 0506/0606 18009KT P6SM SCT050 FM050800 16005KT P6SM -SHRA BKN030 OVC050 WS020/21035KT FM051300 19007KT P6SM -SHRA BKN015 OVC030 FM051900 17008G17KT P6SM BKN020 OVC035 FM060000 18006KT P6SM SCT025 OVC040 FM060500 19002KT 5SM -RA BR BKN010 OVC025
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 | 180° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1300Z | FM | 160° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Broken at 3,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 5,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
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| 1300Z to 1900Z | FM | 190° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft BKN | Broken at 1,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 3,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1900Z to 0000Z | FM | 170° at 8-17 kt | 6+ SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Broken at 2,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 3,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0000Z to 0500Z | FM | 180° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft OVC | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0500Z to 0600Z | FM | 190° at 2 kt | 5 SM | 1,000 ft BKN | Broken at 1,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
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 KMTN?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 0532Z for Martin State reads: TAF KMTN 050532Z 0506/0606 18009KT P6SM SCT050 FM050800 16005KT P6SM -SHRA BKN030 OVC050 WS020/21035KT FM051300 19007KT P6SM -SHRA BKN015 OVC030 FM051900 17008G17KT P6SM BKN020 OVC035 FM060000 18006KT P6SM SCT025 OVC040 FM060500 19002KT 5SM -RA BR BKN010 OVC025
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 KMTN
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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