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KPTK TAF

Terminal aerodrome forecast for Oakland County International (PTK · KPTK), Pontiac, MI. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0520Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map

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TAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0520Z

valid 0600Z to 0600Z
TAF KPTK 050520Z 0506/0606 23012KT P6SM OVC025 FM051500 22015G25KT P6SM BKN045 OVC070 TEMPO 0602/0604 5SM -SHRA OVC030

Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.

Period by period

Period (UTC)ChangeWindVisCeilingSkyCat
0600Z to 1500ZInitial230° at 12 kt6+ SM2,500 ft OVCOvercast at 2,500 ft AGLMVFR
    1500Z to 0600ZFM220° at 15-25 kt6+ SM4,500 ft BKNBroken at 4,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 7,000 ft AGLVFR
      0200Z to 0400ZTEMPONo change5 SM3,000 ft OVCOvercast at 3,000 ft AGLMVFR

        What the change groups mean

        FM
        From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
        TEMPO
        Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.

        What the categories mean

        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 KPTK?

        The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 0520Z for Oakland County International reads: TAF KPTK 050520Z 0506/0606 23012KT P6SM OVC025 FM051500 22015G25KT P6SM BKN045 OVC070 TEMPO 0602/0604 5SM -SHRA OVC030

        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 KPTK

        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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