KSAF TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF · KSAF), Santa Fe, NM. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2322Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Santa Fe Municipal Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2322Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KSAF 062322Z 0700/0724 27011KT P6SM SCT120 FM070200 13011KT P6SM SCT120 TEMPO 0703/0705 13018G30KT FM071200 01008KT P6SM SCT150 FM071800 13007KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 0721/0724 VRB18G30KT -TSRA BKN120CB
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0200Z | Initial | 270° at 11 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0200Z to 1200Z | FM | 130° at 11 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 0500Z | TEMPO | 130° at 18-30 kt | n/a | Clear | No cloud forecast | — |
| 1200Z to 1800Z | FM | 010° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 130° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2100Z to 0000Z | PROB | Variable at 18-30 kt | n/a | 12,000 ft BKN | Broken at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
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
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KSAF?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2322Z for Santa Fe Municipal Airport reads: TAF KSAF 062322Z 0700/0724 27011KT P6SM SCT120 FM070200 13011KT P6SM SCT120 TEMPO 0703/0705 13018G30KT FM071200 01008KT P6SM SCT150 FM071800 13007KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 0721/0724 VRB18G30KT -TSRA BKN120CB
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 KSAF
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.