KPOU TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Hudson Valley Regional (POU · KPOU), Poughkeepsie, NY. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0257Z, valid 0300Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Hudson Valley Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0257Z
valid 0300Z to 0000ZTAF KPOU 210257Z 2103/2124 36008G15KT P6SM BKN006 OVC014 TEMPO 2104/2106 SCT006 BKN015 FM210600 35006KT P6SM BKN015 BKN035 BKN250 FM210800 35008KT P6SM SCT010 BKN250 FM211200 34008G18KT P6SM BKN250 FM211500 35011G18KT P6SM SCT020 SCT250
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0300Z to 0600Z | Initial | 360° at 8-15 kt | 6+ SM | 600 ft BKN | Broken at 600 ft AGL, Overcast at 1,400 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0400Z to 0600Z | TEMPO | Calm | n/a | 1,500 ft BKN | Scattered at 600 ft AGL, Broken at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0600Z to 0800Z | FM | 350° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft BKN | Broken at 1,500 ft AGL, Broken at 3,500 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0800Z to 1200Z | FM | 350° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 1,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1200Z to 1500Z | FM | 340° at 8-18 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1500Z to 0000Z | FM | 350° at 11-18 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KPOU?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0257Z for Hudson Valley Regional reads: TAF KPOU 210257Z 2103/2124 36008G15KT P6SM BKN006 OVC014 TEMPO 2104/2106 SCT006 BKN015 FM210600 35006KT P6SM BKN015 BKN035 BKN250 FM210800 35008KT P6SM SCT010 BKN250 FM211200 34008G18KT P6SM BKN250 FM211500 35011G18KT P6SM SCT020 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 KPOU
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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