KSBN TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for South Bend International Airport (SBN · KSBN), South Bend, IN. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of South Bend International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KSBN 062320Z 0700/0724 18004KT P6SM SCT020 OVC040 TEMPO 0700/0704 BKN020 FM070800 VRB03KT 5SM BR SCT008 BKN020 TEMPO 0709/0712 2SM BR BKN008 FM071500 23009KT P6SM BKN040 PROB30 0716/0721 6SM -SHRA BKN030
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0800Z | Initial | 180° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft OVC | Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0400Z | TEMPO | Calm | n/a | 2,000 ft BKN | Broken at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0800Z to 1500Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 5 SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 800 ft AGL, Broken at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0900Z to 1200Z | TEMPO | Calm | 2 SM | 800 ft BKN | Broken at 800 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1500Z to 0000Z | FM | 230° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1600Z to 2100Z | PROB | Calm | 6+ SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Broken at 3,000 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
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 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 KSBN?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for South Bend International Airport reads: TAF KSBN 062320Z 0700/0724 18004KT P6SM SCT020 OVC040 TEMPO 0700/0704 BKN020 FM070800 VRB03KT 5SM BR SCT008 BKN020 TEMPO 0709/0712 2SM BR BKN008 FM071500 23009KT P6SM BKN040 PROB30 0716/0721 6SM -SHRA 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 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.