KSDY TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Sidney-Richland Regional (SDY · KSDY), Sidney, MT. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Sidney-Richland Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KSDY 202320Z 2100/2124 10009KT P6SM SCT020 OVC035 FM210400 VRB05KT P6SM FEW025 BKN035 FM210900 VRB04KT P6SM BKN024 FM211600 16007KT P6SM FEW030
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0400Z | Initial | 100° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft OVC | Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0400Z to 0900Z | FM | Variable at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Few at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0900Z to 1600Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 2,400 ft BKN | Broken at 2,400 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1600Z to 0000Z | FM | 160° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 3,000 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.
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KSDY?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z for Sidney-Richland Regional reads: TAF KSDY 202320Z 2100/2124 10009KT P6SM SCT020 OVC035 FM210400 VRB05KT P6SM FEW025 BKN035 FM210900 VRB04KT P6SM BKN024 FM211600 16007KT P6SM FEW030
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 KSDY
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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