KSAN TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for San Diego International (SAN · KSAN), San Diego, CA. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0255Z, valid 0300Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
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valid 0300Z to 0600ZTAF KSAN 210255Z 2103/2206 28006KT P6SM OVC025 FM211900 25010KT P6SM SCT030 BKN200 FM220230 VRB04KT P6SM BKN030
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0300Z to 1900Z | Initial | 280° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1900Z to 0230Z | FM | 250° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 20,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0230Z to 0600Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Broken at 3,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KSAN?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0255Z for San Diego International reads: TAF KSAN 210255Z 2103/2206 28006KT P6SM OVC025 FM211900 25010KT P6SM SCT030 BKN200 FM220230 VRB04KT P6SM BKN030
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.
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