KSNA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for John Wayne/Orange County (SNA · KSNA), Santa Ana, CA. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2331Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of John Wayne/Orange County — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2331Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KSNA 202331Z 2100/2124 22010KT P6SM SCT150 BKN250 FM210330 VRB04KT P6SM BKN025 FM211900 21009KT P6SM SCT030 SCT200
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0330Z | Initial | 220° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0330Z to 1900Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1900Z to 0000Z | FM | 210° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Scattered 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 KSNA?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2331Z for John Wayne/Orange County reads: TAF KSNA 202331Z 2100/2124 22010KT P6SM SCT150 BKN250 FM210330 VRB04KT P6SM BKN025 FM211900 21009KT P6SM SCT030 SCT200
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.
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