KSFO TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for San Francisco International Airport (SFO · KSFO), San Francisco, CA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below.
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valid 0000Z to 0600ZTAF KSFO 062320Z 0700/0806 31015G22KT P6SM FEW006 FM070300 30010KT P6SM SKC FM070600 28007KT P6SM OVC012 FM071800 30013KT P6SM SKC FM080300 30008KT P6SM SCT012
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0300Z | Initial | 310° at 15-22 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 600 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 0600Z | FM | 300° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0600Z to 1800Z | FM | 280° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 1,200 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,200 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1800Z to 0300Z | FM | 300° at 13 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0300Z to 0600Z | FM | 300° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 1,200 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 KSFO?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for San Francisco International Airport reads: TAF KSFO 062320Z 0700/0806 31015G22KT P6SM FEW006 FM070300 30010KT P6SM SKC FM070600 28007KT P6SM OVC012 FM071800 30013KT P6SM SKC FM080300 30008KT P6SM SCT012
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.