KSLK TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Adirondack Regional (SLK · KSLK), Saranac Lake, NY. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2357Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Adirondack Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2357Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KSLK 202357Z 2100/2124 VRB03KT 1/2SM FG VV002 TEMPO 2102/2105 5SM BR SCT100 FM210500 00000KT 5SM BR BKN110 TEMPO 2105/2107 1 1/2SM BR BKN010 FM210900 00000KT 6SM BR BKN010 FM211100 VRB04KT 5SM BR BKN010 FM211300 03005KT P6SM BKN011 FM211800 VRB04KT P6SM FEW070
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0500Z | Initial | Variable at 3 kt | 0.5 SM | Clear | Sky obscured | LIFR |
| 0200Z to 0500Z | TEMPO | Calm | 5 SM | Clear | Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0500Z to 0900Z | FM | 000° at 0 kt | 5 SM | 11,000 ft BKN | Broken at 11,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0500Z to 0700Z | TEMPO | Calm | 1.5 SM | 1,000 ft BKN | Broken at 1,000 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0900Z to 1100Z | FM | 000° at 0 kt | 6+ SM | 1,000 ft BKN | Broken at 1,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1100Z to 1300Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 5 SM | 1,000 ft BKN | Broken at 1,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1300Z to 1800Z | FM | 030° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 1,100 ft BKN | Broken at 1,100 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 7,000 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
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KSLK?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2357Z for Adirondack Regional reads: TAF KSLK 202357Z 2100/2124 VRB03KT 1/2SM FG VV002 TEMPO 2102/2105 5SM BR SCT100 FM210500 00000KT 5SM BR BKN110 TEMPO 2105/2107 1 1/2SM BR BKN010 FM210900 00000KT 6SM BR BKN010 FM211100 VRB04KT 5SM BR BKN010 FM211300 03005KT P6SM BKN011 FM211800 VRB04KT P6SM FEW070
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 KSLK
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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