KSMN TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Lemhi County (SMN · KSMN), Salmon, ID. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1120Z, valid 1200Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Lemhi County — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1120Z
valid 1200Z to 1200ZTAF KSMN 051120Z 0512/0612 00000KT P6SM SCT150 FM051700 36003KT 6SM BR OVC100 FM060300 VRB05KT P6SM SCT150
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200Z to 1700Z | Initial | Calm | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1700Z to 0300Z | FM | 360° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 1200Z | FM | Variable at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 15,000 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KSMN?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1120Z for Lemhi County reads: TAF KSMN 051120Z 0512/0612 00000KT P6SM SCT150 FM051700 36003KT 6SM BR OVC100 FM060300 VRB05KT P6SM SCT150
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 KSMN
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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