KPMD TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Palmdale USAF Plant 42 (PMD · KPMD), Palmdale, CA. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0529Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Palmdale USAF Plant 42 — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0529Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF KPMD 050529Z 0506/0606 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM052100 04008KT P6SM SKC
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 2100Z | Initial | Variable at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 2100Z to 0600Z | FM | 040° at 8 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
- 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 5 Nov 2026 0529Z for Palmdale USAF Plant 42 reads: TAF KPMD 050529Z 0506/0606 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM052100 04008KT 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 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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