KSDY TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Sidney - Richland Regional Airport (SDY · KSDY), Sidney, MT. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Sidney - Richland Regional Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KSDY 062321Z 0700/0724 33019G31KT P6SM SKC FM070200 35015G24KT P6SM FEW210 FM070800 VRB03KT P6SM FEW230
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0200Z | Initial | 330° at 19-31 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0200Z to 0800Z | FM | 350° at 15-24 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 21,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0800Z to 0000Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 23,000 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 6 Aug 2026 2321Z for Sidney - Richland Regional Airport reads: TAF KSDY 062321Z 0700/0724 33019G31KT P6SM SKC FM070200 35015G24KT P6SM FEW210 FM070800 VRB03KT P6SM FEW230
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.