KPMD TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Palmdale USAF Plant 42 (PMD · KPMD), Palmdale, CA. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2340Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Palmdale USAF Plant 42 — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2340Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KPMD 202340Z 2100/2124 24007KT P6SM SCT250 FM210200 25011KT P6SM SCT250 FM210500 23007KT P6SM OVC250
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 | 240° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0200Z to 0500Z | FM | 250° at 11 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0500Z to 0000Z | FM | 230° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft OVC | Overcast 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 KPMD?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2340Z for Palmdale USAF Plant 42 reads: TAF KPMD 202340Z 2100/2124 24007KT P6SM SCT250 FM210200 25011KT P6SM SCT250 FM210500 23007KT P6SM OVC250
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 KPMD
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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