KSKA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Fairchild AFB (SKA · KSKA), Spokane, WA. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0300Z, valid 0300Z to 0900Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Fairchild AFB — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0300Z
valid 0300Z to 0900ZTAF KSKA 210300Z 2103/2209 VRB06KT 9999 FEW150 QNH3006INS BECMG 2114/2115 18006KT 9999 SKC QNH2990INS BECMG 2202/2203 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH2991INS TX26/2123Z TN09/2113Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0300Z to 1400Z | Initial | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1400Z to 0200Z | BECMG | 180° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0200Z to 0900Z | BECMG | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- BECMG
- Becoming — a gradual change over the stated window.
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 KSKA?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0300Z for Fairchild AFB reads: TAF KSKA 210300Z 2103/2209 VRB06KT 9999 FEW150 QNH3006INS BECMG 2114/2115 18006KT 9999 SKC QNH2990INS BECMG 2202/2203 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH2991INS TX26/2123Z TN09/2113Z
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 KSKA
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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