KSPS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Sheppard AFB/Wichita Falls Municipal (SPS · KSPS), Wichita Falls, TX. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Sheppard AFB/Wichita Falls Municipal — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KSPS 202320Z 2100/2124 16010KT P6SM SCT100 SCT250 FM210600 05008KT P6SM FEW250 FM211400 05014G22KT P6SM FEW050 SCT250 PROB30 2120/2124 VRB10G25KT 5SM -TSRA BKN060CB
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0600Z | Initial | 160° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0600Z to 1400Z | FM | 050° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1400Z to 0000Z | FM | 050° at 14-22 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 5,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0000Z | PROB | Variable at 10-25 kt | 5 SM | 6,000 ft BKN | Broken at 6,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
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 KSPS?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z for Sheppard AFB/Wichita Falls Municipal reads: TAF KSPS 202320Z 2100/2124 16010KT P6SM SCT100 SCT250 FM210600 05008KT P6SM FEW250 FM211400 05014G22KT P6SM FEW050 SCT250 PROB30 2120/2124 VRB10G25KT 5SM -TSRA BKN060CB
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 KSPS
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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