KSJC TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC · KSJC), San Jose, CA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
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valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KSJC 062320Z 0700/0724 32010KT P6SM SKC FM070300 34006KT P6SM SKC FM071000 36003KT P6SM BKN012 FM071600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT012 FM072000 34010KT P6SM SKC
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 | 320° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0300Z to 1000Z | FM | 340° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1000Z to 1600Z | FM | 360° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 1,200 ft BKN | Broken at 1,200 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1600Z to 2000Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 1,200 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0000Z | FM | 340° at 10 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.
- 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 KSJC?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport reads: TAF KSJC 062320Z 0700/0724 32010KT P6SM SKC FM070300 34006KT P6SM SKC FM071000 36003KT P6SM BKN012 FM071600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT012 FM072000 34010KT 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 KSJC
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.