KPSM TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM · KPSM), Portsmouth, NH. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2333Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Portsmouth International Airport at Pease — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2333Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KPSM 062333Z 0700/0724 15006KT P6SM FEW050 FEW100 FM070800 VRB03KT 6SM BR FEW003 FEW250 FM071100 27006KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250 FM072100 16006KT P6SM SCT070
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0800Z | Initial | 150° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 5,000 ft AGL, Few at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1100Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 300 ft AGL, Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1100Z to 2100Z | FM | 270° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 10,000 ft AGL, Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2100Z to 0000Z | FM | 160° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 7,000 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 KPSM?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2333Z for Portsmouth International Airport at Pease reads: TAF KPSM 062333Z 0700/0724 15006KT P6SM FEW050 FEW100 FM070800 VRB03KT 6SM BR FEW003 FEW250 FM071100 27006KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250 FM072100 16006KT P6SM SCT070
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 KPSM
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.