KSDF TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF · KSDF), Louisville, KY. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0530Z, valid 0600Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Louisville Muhammad Ali International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0530Z
valid 0600Z to 1200ZTAF KSDF 210530Z 2106/2212 01004KT P6SM FEW050 BKN100 FM211300 02006KT P6SM SCT025 OVC050 FM212100 01009G17KT P6SM SCT050 OVC100
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 1300Z | Initial | 010° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Few at 5,000 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1300Z to 2100Z | FM | 020° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft OVC | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2100Z to 1200Z | FM | 010° at 9-17 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft OVC | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KSDF?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0530Z for Louisville Muhammad Ali International reads: TAF KSDF 210530Z 2106/2212 01004KT P6SM FEW050 BKN100 FM211300 02006KT P6SM SCT025 OVC050 FM212100 01009G17KT P6SM SCT050 OVC100
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 KSDF
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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