KSBN TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for South Bend International (SBN · KSBN), South Bend, IN. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0025Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of South Bend International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0025Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KSBN 210025Z 2100/2124 07007G19KT 4SM -SHRA BR BKN008 OVC015 FM210100 06010G20KT P6SM BKN010 FM211500 06012G21KT P6SM OVC035
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0100Z | Initial | 070° at 7-19 kt | 4 SM | 800 ft BKN | Broken at 800 ft AGL, Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0100Z to 1500Z | FM | 060° at 10-20 kt | 6+ SM | 1,000 ft BKN | Broken at 1,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1500Z to 0000Z | FM | 060° at 12-21 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
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.
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KSBN?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0025Z for South Bend International reads: TAF KSBN 210025Z 2100/2124 07007G19KT 4SM -SHRA BR BKN008 OVC015 FM210100 06010G20KT P6SM BKN010 FM211500 06012G21KT P6SM OVC035
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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