KSFO TAF

Terminal aerodrome forecast for San Francisco International (SFO · KSFO), San Francisco, CA. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1720Z, valid 1800Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map

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TAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1720Z

valid 1800Z to 0000Z

TAF KSFO 051720Z 0518/0624 06003KT P6SM SKC FM052200 30014KT P6SM FEW200 FM060400 29010KT P6SM FEW200 FM060800 27003KT P6SM FEW010 FM061600 07003KT P6SM SKC FM062200 31007KT P6SM SKC

Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.

Period by period

Period (UTC)	Change	Wind	Vis	Ceiling	Sky	Cat
1800Z to 2200Z	Initial	060° at 3 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Clear below 12,000 ft	VFR

2200Z to 0400Z	FM	300° at 14 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Few at 20,000 ft AGL	VFR

0400Z to 0800Z	FM	290° at 10 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Few at 20,000 ft AGL	VFR

0800Z to 1600Z	FM	270° at 3 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Few at 1,000 ft AGL	VFR

1600Z to 2200Z	FM	070° at 3 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Clear below 12,000 ft	VFR

2200Z to 0000Z	FM	310° at 7 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Clear below 12,000 ft	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 KSFO?

The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1720Z for San Francisco International reads: TAF KSFO 051720Z 0518/0624 06003KT P6SM SKC FM052200 30014KT P6SM FEW200 FM060400 29010KT P6SM FEW200 FM060800 27003KT P6SM FEW010 FM061600 07003KT P6SM SKC FM062200 31007KT P6SM SKC

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 KSFO

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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