KOTM TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Ottumwa Regional (OTM · KOTM), Ottumwa, IA. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0520Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Ottumwa Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0520Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZAMD NOT SKED Amendments not scheduled
TAF KOTM 050520Z 0506/0606 25012KT 6SM BR OVC015 FM051200 28010KT 4SM BR BKN009 FM051900 32011G19KT P6SM BKN010 FM060400 35007KT P6SM BKN018 AMD NOT SKED
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 1200Z | Initial | 250° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1200Z to 1900Z | FM | 280° at 10 kt | 4 SM | 900 ft BKN | Broken at 900 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1900Z to 0400Z | FM | 320° at 11-19 kt | 6+ SM | 1,000 ft BKN | Broken at 1,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0400Z to 0600Z | FM | 350° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 1,800 ft BKN | Broken at 1,800 ft AGL | MVFR |
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.
- 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 KOTM?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 0520Z for Ottumwa Regional reads: TAF KOTM 050520Z 0506/0606 25012KT 6SM BR OVC015 FM051200 28010KT 4SM BR BKN009 FM051900 32011G19KT P6SM BKN010 FM060400 35007KT P6SM BKN018 AMD NOT SKED
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 KOTM
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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