KSAW TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Marquette Sawyer Regional (SAW · KSAW), Marquette, MI. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0536Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Marquette Sawyer Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0536Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF KSAW 050536Z 0506/0606 21011KT 5SM BR VCSH OVC006 FM051100 25008KT 2SM -SHRA OVC005 FM051300 33011G21KT 2SM -SHRA OVC005 FM052200 36020G33KT 4SM -SHRA OVC007 FM060300 01019G25KT 4SM -SHRA OVC007
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 1100Z | Initial | 210° at 11 kt | 5 SM | 600 ft OVC | Overcast at 600 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1100Z to 1300Z | FM | 250° at 8 kt | 2 SM | 500 ft OVC | Overcast at 500 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1300Z to 2200Z | FM | 330° at 11-21 kt | 2 SM | 500 ft OVC | Overcast at 500 ft AGL | IFR |
| 2200Z to 0300Z | FM | 360° at 20-33 kt | 4 SM | 700 ft OVC | Overcast at 700 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0300Z to 0600Z | FM | 010° at 19-25 kt | 4 SM | 700 ft OVC | Overcast at 700 ft AGL | IFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KSAW?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 0536Z for Marquette Sawyer Regional reads: TAF KSAW 050536Z 0506/0606 21011KT 5SM BR VCSH OVC006 FM051100 25008KT 2SM -SHRA OVC005 FM051300 33011G21KT 2SM -SHRA OVC005 FM052200 36020G33KT 4SM -SHRA OVC007 FM060300 01019G25KT 4SM -SHRA OVC007
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.
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