KSKA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Fairchild Air Force Base (SKA · KSKA), Spokane, WA. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0300Z, valid 0300Z to 0900Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Fairchild Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0300Z
valid 0300Z to 0900ZTAF KSKA 070300Z 0703/0809 VRB06KT 8000 FU SCT040 QNH2997INS BECMG 0719/0720 22012G18KT 9000 FU SCT050 QNH2993INS BECMG 0802/0803 VRB06KT 9000 FU SCT050 QNH2994INS TX36/0722Z TN13/0713Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0300Z to 1900Z | Initial | Variable at 6 kt | 4.97 SM | Clear | Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1900Z to 0200Z | BECMG | 220° at 12-18 kt | 5.59 SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0200Z to 0900Z | BECMG | Variable at 6 kt | 5.59 SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- BECMG
- Becoming — a gradual change over the stated window.
What the categories mean
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
- 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 7 Aug 2026 0300Z for Fairchild Air Force Base reads: TAF KSKA 070300Z 0703/0809 VRB06KT 8000 FU SCT040 QNH2997INS BECMG 0719/0720 22012G18KT 9000 FU SCT050 QNH2993INS BECMG 0802/0803 VRB06KT 9000 FU SCT050 QNH2994INS TX36/0722Z TN13/0713Z
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.