KSBN TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for South Bend International (SBN · KSBN), South Bend, IN. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1344Z, valid 1400Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of South Bend International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1344Z
valid 1400Z to 1200ZTAF KSBN 051344Z 0514/0612 23011KT P6SM BKN025 TEMPO 0515/0519 BKN015 FM052100 25008KT P6SM BKN025 FM060100 34010KT 4SM -RA OVC015 FM060800 34010KT P6SM VCSH OVC015
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1400Z to 2100Z | Initial | 230° at 11 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1500Z to 1900Z | TEMPO | No change | n/a | 1,500 ft BKN | Broken at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2100Z to 0100Z | FM | 250° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0100Z to 0800Z | FM | 340° at 10 kt | 4 SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0800Z to 1200Z | FM | 340° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KSBN?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1344Z for South Bend International reads: TAF KSBN 051344Z 0514/0612 23011KT P6SM BKN025 TEMPO 0515/0519 BKN015 FM052100 25008KT P6SM BKN025 FM060100 34010KT 4SM -RA OVC015 FM060800 34010KT P6SM VCSH OVC015
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 KSBN
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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