KSPI TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Abraham Lincoln Capital (SPI · KSPI), Springfield, IL. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1230Z, valid 1300Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Abraham Lincoln Capital — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1230Z
valid 1300Z to 1200ZTAF KSPI 051230Z 0513/0612 25011KT P6SM SCT015 BKN025 TEMPO 0513/0514 SCT025 FM052200 27012KT P6SM VCSH OVC012 FM060300 31010KT P6SM OVC012 FM060900 35009KT P6SM OVC015
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300Z to 2200Z | Initial | 250° at 11 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL, Broken at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1300Z to 1400Z | TEMPO | No change | n/a | Clear | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL | — |
| 2200Z to 0300Z | FM | 270° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | 1,200 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,200 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0300Z to 0900Z | FM | 310° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 1,200 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,200 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0900Z to 1200Z | FM | 350° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- 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 KSPI?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1230Z for Abraham Lincoln Capital reads: TAF KSPI 051230Z 0513/0612 25011KT P6SM SCT015 BKN025 TEMPO 0513/0514 SCT025 FM052200 27012KT P6SM VCSH OVC012 FM060300 31010KT P6SM OVC012 FM060900 35009KT P6SM OVC015
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 KSPI
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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