KSBA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA · KSBA), Santa Barbara, CA. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0051Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Santa Barbara Municipal Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0051Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KSBA 070051Z 0700/0724 25010KT P6SM SKC FM070300 25005KT P6SM SKC FM070800 VRB03KT P6SM BKN009 FM071000 VRB03KT P6SM OVC006 FM071700 17004KT 6SM HZ SCT008 FM072000 22008KT P6SM SKC
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 | 250° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0300Z to 0800Z | FM | 250° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1000Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 900 ft BKN | Broken at 900 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1000Z to 1700Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 600 ft OVC | Overcast at 600 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1700Z to 2000Z | FM | 170° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 800 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0000Z | FM | 220° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | 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.
- 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 KSBA?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0051Z for Santa Barbara Municipal Airport reads: TAF KSBA 070051Z 0700/0724 25010KT P6SM SKC FM070300 25005KT P6SM SKC FM070800 VRB03KT P6SM BKN009 FM071000 VRB03KT P6SM OVC006 FM071700 17004KT 6SM HZ SCT008 FM072000 22008KT P6SM SKC
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 KSBA
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.