KSME TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME · KSME), Somerset, KY. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2341Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Lake Cumberland Regional Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2341Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KSME 062341Z 0700/0724 VRB03KT P6SM SCT050 PROB30 0700/0702 4SM -TSRA BKN035CB FM070900 VRB03KT 6SM BR SCT020 BKN120 FM071300 22005KT P6SM SCT035 PROB30 0719/0723 4SM -TSRA BKN035CB FM072300 20005KT P6SM BKN200
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0900Z | Initial | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0200Z | PROB | Calm | 4 SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0900Z to 1300Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 12,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL, Broken at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1300Z to 2300Z | FM | 220° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 2300Z | PROB | Calm | 4 SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2300Z to 0000Z | FM | 200° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 20,000 ft BKN | Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
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 KSME?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2341Z for Lake Cumberland Regional Airport reads: TAF KSME 062341Z 0700/0724 VRB03KT P6SM SCT050 PROB30 0700/0702 4SM -TSRA BKN035CB FM070900 VRB03KT 6SM BR SCT020 BKN120 FM071300 22005KT P6SM SCT035 PROB30 0719/0723 4SM -TSRA BKN035CB FM072300 20005KT P6SM BKN200
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 KSME
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.