KSAN TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for San Diego International Airport (SAN · KSAN), San Diego, CA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below.
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valid 0000Z to 0600ZTAF KSAN 062320Z 0700/0806 29009KT P6SM FEW015 SCT200 FM070300 VRB04KT P6SM SCT012 SCT200 TEMPO 0706/0710 BKN010 FM071000 VRB03KT P6SM BKN010 FM071600 27005KT P6SM SCT015 SCT200 FM071900 29009KT P6SM SCT120 FM080300 VRB04KT P6SM FEW012 SCT150
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 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 1,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 1000Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 1,200 ft AGL, Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0600Z to 1000Z | TEMPO | Calm | n/a | 1,000 ft BKN | Broken at 1,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1000Z to 1600Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 1,000 ft BKN | Broken at 1,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1600Z to 1900Z | FM | 270° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0300Z | FM | 290° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 0600Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 1,200 ft AGL, Scattered at 15,000 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.
- 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 KSAN?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for San Diego International Airport reads: TAF KSAN 062320Z 0700/0806 29009KT P6SM FEW015 SCT200 FM070300 VRB04KT P6SM SCT012 SCT200 TEMPO 0706/0710 BKN010 FM071000 VRB03KT P6SM BKN010 FM071600 27005KT P6SM SCT015 SCT200 FM071900 29009KT P6SM SCT120 FM080300 VRB04KT P6SM FEW012 SCT150
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 KSAN
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.