KOTM TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM · KOTM), Ottumwa, IA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2337Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Ottumwa Regional Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2337Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KOTM 062337Z 0700/0724 VRB04KT P6SM FEW030 SCT080 FM070200 15004KT P6SM SCT250 FM070700 07003KT P6SM BKN008 FM070900 00000KT 3SM BR OVC005 FM071100 00000KT 1SM BR OVC005 FM071600 VRB04KT P6SM BKN035
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0200Z | Initial | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 3,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 8,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0200Z to 0700Z | FM | 150° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0700Z to 0900Z | FM | 070° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 800 ft BKN | Broken at 800 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0900Z to 1100Z | FM | 000° at 0 kt | 3 SM | 500 ft OVC | Overcast at 500 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1100Z to 1600Z | FM | 000° at 0 kt | 1 SM | 500 ft OVC | Overcast at 500 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1600Z to 0000Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 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.
- 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 6 Aug 2026 2337Z for Ottumwa Regional Airport reads: TAF KOTM 062337Z 0700/0724 VRB04KT P6SM FEW030 SCT080 FM070200 15004KT P6SM SCT250 FM070700 07003KT P6SM BKN008 FM070900 00000KT 3SM BR OVC005 FM071100 00000KT 1SM BR OVC005 FM071600 VRB04KT P6SM BKN035
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.
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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.