KSAF TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Santa Fe Regional (SAF · KSAF), Santa Fe, NM. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1724Z, valid 1800Z to 1800Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Santa Fe Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1724Z
valid 1800Z to 1800ZTAF KSAF 051724Z 0518/0618 36008KT P6SM SKC FM052000 20006KT P6SM SKC FM060100 13007KT P6SM SCT250 FM061000 VRB06KT P6SM BKN250
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800Z to 2000Z | Initial | 360° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0100Z | FM | 200° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0100Z to 1000Z | FM | 130° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1000Z to 1800Z | FM | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Broken at 25,000 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 KSAF?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1724Z for Santa Fe Regional reads: TAF KSAF 051724Z 0518/0618 36008KT P6SM SKC FM052000 20006KT P6SM SKC FM060100 13007KT P6SM SCT250 FM061000 VRB06KT P6SM BKN250
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.
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