KSJC TAF

Terminal aerodrome forecast for Mineta San Jose International (SJC · KSJC), San Jose, CA. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1720Z, valid 1800Z to 1800Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map

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TAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1720Z

valid 1800Z to 1800Z

TAF KSJC 051720Z 0518/0618 32003KT P6SM SCT200 FM051900 32010KT P6SM SKC FM060500 28003KT P6SM SKC FM060900 18003KT P6SM SCT010 FM061500 16002KT P6SM SCT250

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

Period by period

Period (UTC)	Change	Wind	Vis	Ceiling	Sky	Cat
1800Z to 1900Z	Initial	320° at 3 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL	VFR

1900Z to 0500Z	FM	320° at 10 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Clear below 12,000 ft	VFR

0500Z to 0900Z	FM	280° at 3 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Clear below 12,000 ft	VFR

0900Z to 1500Z	FM	180° at 3 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Scattered at 1,000 ft AGL	VFR

1500Z to 1800Z	FM	160° at 2 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Scattered at 25,000 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 KSJC?

The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1720Z for Mineta San Jose International reads: TAF KSJC 051720Z 0518/0618 32003KT P6SM SCT200 FM051900 32010KT P6SM SKC FM060500 28003KT P6SM SKC FM060900 18003KT P6SM SCT010 FM061500 16002KT P6SM SCT250

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.

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