KSDY TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Sidney-Richland Regional (SDY · KSDY), Sidney, MT. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0531Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Sidney-Richland Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0531Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF KSDY 050531Z 0506/0606 00000KT 6SM BR FEW090 FM051200 VRB05KT 6SM BR FEW015 SCT035 FM052000 16008KT P6SM FEW060 FM060300 VRB04KT P6SM SCT100
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 1200Z | Initial | Calm | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 9,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1200Z to 2000Z | FM | Variable at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 1,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0300Z | FM | 160° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 0600Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered 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 KSDY?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 0531Z for Sidney-Richland Regional reads: TAF KSDY 050531Z 0506/0606 00000KT 6SM BR FEW090 FM051200 VRB05KT 6SM BR FEW015 SCT035 FM052000 16008KT P6SM FEW060 FM060300 VRB04KT P6SM SCT100
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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