KSPS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base (SPS · KSPS), Wichita Falls, TX. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KSPS 062320Z 0700/0724 17010KT P6SM FEW090 FEW250 FM071500 19012G21KT P6SM FEW250 PROB30 0722/0724 6SM -TSRA BKN070CB
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 1500Z | Initial | 170° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 9,000 ft AGL, Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1500Z to 0000Z | FM | 190° at 12-21 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2200Z to 0000Z | PROB | Calm | 6+ SM | 7,000 ft BKN | Broken at 7,000 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KSPS?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base reads: TAF KSPS 062320Z 0700/0724 17010KT P6SM FEW090 FEW250 FM071500 19012G21KT P6SM FEW250 PROB30 0722/0724 6SM -TSRA BKN070CB
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.