KSJS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Big Sandy Regional (SJS · KSJS), Prestonsburg, KY. Issued 2 Nov 2026 0520Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
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valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF KSJS 020520Z 0206/0306 00000KT P6SM OVC090 FM021000 00000KT P6SM -SHRA BKN035 OVC100 FM022100 16003KT P6SM SCT090
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 1000Z | Initial | Calm | 6+ SM | 9,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 9,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1000Z to 2100Z | FM | Calm | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2100Z to 0600Z | FM | 160° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 9,000 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 KSJS?
The forecast issued 2 Nov 2026 0520Z for Big Sandy Regional reads: TAF KSJS 020520Z 0206/0306 00000KT P6SM OVC090 FM021000 00000KT P6SM -SHRA BKN035 OVC100 FM022100 16003KT P6SM SCT090
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 KSJS
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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