KSLK TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Adirondack Regional (SLK · KSLK), Saranac Lake, NY. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0528Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Adirondack Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0528Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF KSLK 050528Z 0506/0606 VRB02KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 0510/0512 6SM -SHRA BR SCT025 BKN070 FM051200 20007KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC025 FM051500 20008G17KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC016 FM051900 22008G17KT P6SM VCSH BKN021 FM060000 VRB03KT P6SM OVC022
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 1200Z | Initial | Variable at 2 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1000Z to 1200Z | PROB | No change | 6+ SM | 7,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 7,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1200Z to 1500Z | FM | 200° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1500Z to 1900Z | FM | 200° at 8-17 kt | 6+ SM | 1,600 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,600 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1900Z to 0000Z | FM | 220° at 8-17 kt | 6+ SM | 2,100 ft BKN | Broken at 2,100 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0000Z to 0600Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 2,200 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,200 ft AGL | MVFR |
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.
- 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 KSLK?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 0528Z for Adirondack Regional reads: TAF KSLK 050528Z 0506/0606 VRB02KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 0510/0512 6SM -SHRA BR SCT025 BKN070 FM051200 20007KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC025 FM051500 20008G17KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC016 FM051900 22008G17KT P6SM VCSH BKN021 FM060000 VRB03KT P6SM OVC022
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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