KSBY TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (SBY · KSBY), Salisbury, MD. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2340Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2340Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KSBY 202340Z 2100/2124 VRB03KT P6SM BKN060 FM210700 VRB03KT P6SM BKN025 FM210900 VRB03KT P6SM BKN010 TEMPO 2110/2113 BKN008 FM211300 04010KT P6SM BKN012
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0700Z | Initial | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 6,000 ft BKN | Broken at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0700Z to 0900Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0900Z to 1300Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 1,000 ft BKN | Broken at 1,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1000Z to 1300Z | TEMPO | Calm | n/a | 800 ft BKN | Broken at 800 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1300Z to 0000Z | FM | 040° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 1,200 ft BKN | Broken at 1,200 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
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 KSBY?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2340Z for Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional reads: TAF KSBY 202340Z 2100/2124 VRB03KT P6SM BKN060 FM210700 VRB03KT P6SM BKN025 FM210900 VRB03KT P6SM BKN010 TEMPO 2110/2113 BKN008 FM211300 04010KT P6SM BKN012
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 KSBY
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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