KSLC TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC · KSLC), Salt Lake City, UT. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z, valid 0000Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Salt Lake City International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z
valid 0000Z to 0600ZTAF KSLC 062321Z 0700/0806 32008KT P6SM SKC TEMPO 0700/0702 4SM FU FM070300 16008KT P6SM SKC TEMPO 0713/0714 4SM FU FM071900 32008KT P6SM SCT150 FM080400 15006KT P6SM FEW150
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 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0200Z | TEMPO | Calm | 4 SM | Clear | No cloud forecast | MVFR |
| 0300Z to 1900Z | FM | 160° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1300Z to 1400Z | TEMPO | Calm | 4 SM | Clear | No cloud forecast | MVFR |
| 1900Z to 0400Z | FM | 320° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0400Z to 0600Z | FM | 150° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- 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 KSLC?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z for Salt Lake City International Airport reads: TAF KSLC 062321Z 0700/0806 32008KT P6SM SKC TEMPO 0700/0702 4SM FU FM070300 16008KT P6SM SKC TEMPO 0713/0714 4SM FU FM071900 32008KT P6SM SCT150 FM080400 15006KT P6SM FEW150
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 KSLC
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.