KSSC TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Shaw Air Force Base (SSC · KSSC), Sumter, SC. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2300Z, valid 2300Z to 0500Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Shaw Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2300Z
valid 2300Z to 0500ZTAF KSSC 062300Z 0623/0805 17006KT 9999 SCT060 BKN170 QNH3016INS TEMPO 0710/0713 VRB03KT 4800 BR OVC004 BECMG 0713/0714 21006KT 9999 SCT015 BKN030 QNH3020INS BECMG 0716/0717 19006KT 9999 FEW050 SCT100 BKN150 QNH3013INS BECMG 0720/0721 18009KT 9999 VCTS SCT050CB BKN100 QNH3012INS BECMG 0802/0803 16006KT 9999 NSW FEW050 SCT250 QNH3016INS TX34/0721Z TN22/0708Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2300Z to 1300Z | Initial | 170° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 17,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 6,000 ft AGL, Broken at 17,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1000Z to 1300Z | TEMPO | Variable at 3 kt | 2.98 SM | 400 ft OVC | Overcast at 400 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 1300Z to 1600Z | BECMG | 210° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL, Broken at 3,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1600Z to 2000Z | BECMG | 190° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 15,000 ft BKN | Few at 5,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL, Broken at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0200Z | BECMG | 180° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0200Z to 0500Z | BECMG | 160° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 5,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- BECMG
- Becoming — a gradual change over the stated window.
What the categories mean
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 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 KSSC?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2300Z for Shaw Air Force Base reads: TAF KSSC 062300Z 0623/0805 17006KT 9999 SCT060 BKN170 QNH3016INS TEMPO 0710/0713 VRB03KT 4800 BR OVC004 BECMG 0713/0714 21006KT 9999 SCT015 BKN030 QNH3020INS BECMG 0716/0717 19006KT 9999 FEW050 SCT100 BKN150 QNH3013INS BECMG 0720/0721 18009KT 9999 VCTS SCT050CB BKN100 QNH3012INS BECMG 0802/0803 16006KT 9999 NSW FEW050 SCT250 QNH3016INS TX34/0721Z TN22/0708Z
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 KSSC
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.