KOLM TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Olympia Regional Airport (OLM · KOLM), Olympia, WA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Olympia Regional Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KOLM 062320Z 0700/0724 03004KT 5SM HZ FU SKC FM070300 VRB03KT 6SM HZ SKC FM071200 VRB02KT P6SM BKN008 FM071700 20004KT P6SM SCT008 FM072100 23007KT P6SM SKC
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0300Z | Initial | 030° at 4 kt | 5 SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | MVFR |
| 0300Z to 1200Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1200Z to 1700Z | FM | Variable at 2 kt | 6+ SM | 800 ft BKN | Broken at 800 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1700Z to 2100Z | FM | 200° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 800 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2100Z to 0000Z | FM | 230° at 7 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
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KOLM?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for Olympia Regional Airport reads: TAF KOLM 062320Z 0700/0724 03004KT 5SM HZ FU SKC FM070300 VRB03KT 6SM HZ SKC FM071200 VRB02KT P6SM BKN008 FM071700 20004KT P6SM SCT008 FM072100 23007KT P6SM 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 KOLM
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.