KSAW TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Marquette/Sawyer International Airport (SAW · KSAW · MQT), Gwinn, MI. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2328Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Marquette/Sawyer International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2328Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KSAW 062328Z 0700/0724 17012KT P6SM SKC FM070500 20008KT P6SM SKC FM072100 20014KT P6SM FEW250 PROB30 0721/0723 -TSRA BKN080CB FM072300 20012KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS BKN070CB
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0500Z | Initial | 170° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0500Z to 2100Z | FM | 200° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 2100Z to 2300Z | FM | 200° at 14 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2100Z to 2300Z | PROB | Calm | n/a | 8,000 ft BKN | Broken at 8,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2300Z to 0000Z | FM | 200° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | 7,000 ft BKN | Broken at 7,000 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 KSAW?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2328Z for Marquette/Sawyer International Airport reads: TAF KSAW 062328Z 0700/0724 17012KT P6SM SKC FM070500 20008KT P6SM SKC FM072100 20014KT P6SM FEW250 PROB30 0721/0723 -TSRA BKN080CB FM072300 20012KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS BKN070CB
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 KSAW
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.