KSBP TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for San Luis Obispo County Regional (SBP · KSBP), San Luis Obispo, CA. Issued 21 Sep 2026 1720Z, valid 1800Z to 1800Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of San Luis Obispo County Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 1720Z
valid 1800Z to 1800ZTAF KSBP 211720Z 2118/2218 VRB03KT P6SM BKN015 FM211900 30006KT P6SM BKN022 FM212100 30012KT P6SM SCT022 BKN250 FM220200 31010KT P6SM OVC012 FM220700 31005KT P6SM OVC007 FM221000 VRB03KT 2SM BR OVC004
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800Z to 1900Z | Initial | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft BKN | Broken at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1900Z to 2100Z | FM | 300° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 2,200 ft BKN | Broken at 2,200 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2100Z to 0200Z | FM | 300° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,200 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0200Z to 0700Z | FM | 310° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 1,200 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,200 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0700Z to 1000Z | FM | 310° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 700 ft OVC | Overcast at 700 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1000Z to 1800Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 2 SM | 400 ft OVC | Overcast at 400 ft AGL | LIFR |
What the change groups mean
- 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.
- 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.
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KSBP?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 1720Z for San Luis Obispo County Regional reads: TAF KSBP 211720Z 2118/2218 VRB03KT P6SM BKN015 FM211900 30006KT P6SM BKN022 FM212100 30012KT P6SM SCT022 BKN250 FM220200 31010KT P6SM OVC012 FM220700 31005KT P6SM OVC007 FM221000 VRB03KT 2SM BR OVC004
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 KSBP
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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