KSPI TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Abraham Lincoln Capital (SPI · KSPI), Springfield, IL. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0117Z, valid 0100Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Abraham Lincoln Capital — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0117Z
valid 0100Z to 0000ZTAF KSPI 210117Z 2101/2124 03010KT P6SM BKN012 FM210300 03010KT P6SM OVC007 PROB30 2105/2110 3SM -TSRA OVC007CB FM211900 04008KT P6SM OVC012
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0100Z to 0300Z | Initial | 030° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 1,200 ft BKN | Broken at 1,200 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0300Z to 1900Z | FM | 030° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 700 ft OVC | Overcast at 700 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0500Z to 1000Z | PROB | Calm | 3 SM | 700 ft OVC | Overcast at 700 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1900Z to 0000Z | FM | 040° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 1,200 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,200 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- 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.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KSPI?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0117Z for Abraham Lincoln Capital reads: TAF KSPI 210117Z 2101/2124 03010KT P6SM BKN012 FM210300 03010KT P6SM OVC007 PROB30 2105/2110 3SM -TSRA OVC007CB FM211900 04008KT P6SM OVC012
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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