KRKS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport (RKS · KRKS), Rock Springs, WY. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2329Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2329Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KRKS 062329Z 0700/0724 29015G25KT 6SM HZ SKC FM070300 24006KT 6SM HZ SKC FM071900 29012G22KT 6SM HZ SKC
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0300Z | Initial | 290° at 15-25 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0300Z to 1900Z | FM | 240° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0000Z | FM | 290° at 12-22 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 KRKS?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2329Z for Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport reads: TAF KRKS 062329Z 0700/0724 29015G25KT 6SM HZ SKC FM070300 24006KT 6SM HZ SKC FM071900 29012G22KT 6SM HZ 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 KRKS
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.