KPMD TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport (PMD · KPMD), Palmdale, CA. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0051Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0051Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KPMD 070051Z 0700/0724 24015G24KT P6SM BKN250 FM070400 23012KT P6SM BKN250 FM071000 VRB05KT P6SM SCT250 FM072200 23011G20KT P6SM SKC
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0400Z | Initial | 240° at 15-24 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0400Z to 1000Z | FM | 230° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1000Z to 2200Z | FM | Variable at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2200Z to 0000Z | FM | 230° at 11-20 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 7 Aug 2026 0051Z for Palmdale Regional Airport / USAF Plant 42 Airport reads: TAF KPMD 070051Z 0700/0724 24015G24KT P6SM BKN250 FM070400 23012KT P6SM BKN250 FM071000 VRB05KT P6SM SCT250 FM072200 23011G20KT 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.