KPIR TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Pierre Regional Airport (PIR · KPIR), Pierre, SD. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2325Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Pierre Regional Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2325Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KPIR 062325Z 0700/0724 VRB03KT P6SM SCT150 FM070700 30008KT P6SM FEW060 SCT250 FM070800 35011G18KT P6SM FEW060 SCT250 FM072200 VRB05KT P6SM SCT250
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0700Z | Initial | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0700Z to 0800Z | FM | 300° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 6,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0800Z to 2200Z | FM | 350° at 11-18 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 6,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2200Z to 0000Z | FM | Variable at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 25,000 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KPIR?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2325Z for Pierre Regional Airport reads: TAF KPIR 062325Z 0700/0724 VRB03KT P6SM SCT150 FM070700 30008KT P6SM FEW060 SCT250 FM070800 35011G18KT P6SM FEW060 SCT250 FM072200 VRB05KT P6SM SCT250
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 KPIR
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.