KSNA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA · KSNA), Santa Ana, CA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of John Wayne Orange County International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KSNA 062320Z 0700/0724 20010KT P6SM SCT200 FM070400 VRB04KT P6SM FEW012 SCT200 TEMPO 0707/0711 BKN012 FM071100 VRB03KT P6SM BKN010 FM071600 VRB04KT P6SM FEW015 SCT200 FM071900 21010KT P6SM SCT150
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0400Z | Initial | 200° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0400Z to 1100Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 1,200 ft AGL, Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0700Z to 1100Z | TEMPO | Calm | n/a | 1,200 ft BKN | Broken at 1,200 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1100Z to 1600Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 1,000 ft BKN | Broken at 1,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1600Z to 1900Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 1,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0000Z | FM | 210° at 10 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.
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
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 KSNA?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for John Wayne Orange County International Airport reads: TAF KSNA 062320Z 0700/0724 20010KT P6SM SCT200 FM070400 VRB04KT P6SM FEW012 SCT200 TEMPO 0707/0711 BKN012 FM071100 VRB03KT P6SM BKN010 FM071600 VRB04KT P6SM FEW015 SCT200 FM071900 21010KT 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 KSNA
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.