KSEZ TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Sedona Airport (SEZ · KSEZ · SDX), Sedona, AZ. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0120Z, valid 0100Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Sedona Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0120Z
valid 0100Z to 0000ZTAF KSEZ 070120Z 0701/0724 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 OVC120 TEMPO 0701/0702 VRB15G25KT -SHRA BKN080 FM070230 04009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 FM070500 04006KT P6SM BKN120 FM071830 22007KT P6SM SCT100 SCT120
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0100Z to 0230Z | Initial | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 12,000 ft OVC | Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0100Z to 0200Z | TEMPO | Variable at 15-25 kt | n/a | 8,000 ft BKN | Broken at 8,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0230Z to 0500Z | FM | 040° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 12,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 8,000 ft AGL, Broken at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0500Z to 1830Z | FM | 040° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 12,000 ft BKN | Broken at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1830Z to 0000Z | FM | 220° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- 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 KSEZ?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0120Z for Sedona Airport reads: TAF KSEZ 070120Z 0701/0724 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 OVC120 TEMPO 0701/0702 VRB15G25KT -SHRA BKN080 FM070230 04009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 FM070500 04006KT P6SM BKN120 FM071830 22007KT P6SM SCT100 SCT120
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 KSEZ
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.