KRST TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Rochester International Airport (RST · KRST), Rochester, MN. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2324Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Rochester International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2324Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KRST 062324Z 0700/0724 18007KT P6SM SKC FM071000 20008KT 5SM BR BKN035 FM071300 21009KT P6SM BKN100 FM071800 25012G20KT P6SM SCT045 BKN100 PROB30 0718/0724 3SM -TSRA OVC020CB
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 1000Z | Initial | 180° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1000Z to 1300Z | FM | 200° at 8 kt | 5 SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1300Z to 1800Z | FM | 210° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Broken at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 250° at 12-20 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 4,500 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | PROB | Calm | 3 SM | 2,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
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.
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KRST?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2324Z for Rochester International Airport reads: TAF KRST 062324Z 0700/0724 18007KT P6SM SKC FM071000 20008KT 5SM BR BKN035 FM071300 21009KT P6SM BKN100 FM071800 25012G20KT P6SM SCT045 BKN100 PROB30 0718/0724 3SM -TSRA OVC020CB
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 KRST
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.