KSSI TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for St Simons Island (SSI · KSSI), St Simons Island, GA. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2341Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of St Simons Island — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2341Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KSSI 202341Z 2100/2124 11009KT P6SM SCT040 BKN070 BKN120 FM210500 12006KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 BKN070 BKN120 FM211100 VRB04KT P6SM -SHRA SCT015 BKN070 BKN150 FM211600 08009KT P6SM VCSH BKN070
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0500Z | Initial | 110° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 7,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 7,000 ft AGL, Broken at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0500Z to 1100Z | FM | 120° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 7,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL, Broken at 7,000 ft AGL, Broken at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1100Z to 1600Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 7,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL, Broken at 7,000 ft AGL, Broken at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1600Z to 0000Z | FM | 080° at 9 kt | 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 KSSI?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2341Z for St Simons Island reads: TAF KSSI 202341Z 2100/2124 11009KT P6SM SCT040 BKN070 BKN120 FM210500 12006KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 BKN070 BKN120 FM211100 VRB04KT P6SM -SHRA SCT015 BKN070 BKN150 FM211600 08009KT P6SM VCSH BKN070
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 KSSI
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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