KSSI TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for St Simons Island Airport (SSI · KSSI), St Simons Island, GA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of St Simons Island Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KSSI 062321Z 0700/0724 12010KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN040 OVC200 FM070400 10006KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN040 BKN250 FM071300 10010KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN040 FM071600 09013G20KT P6SM VCTS SCT025 BKN040CB BKN100 PROB30 0717/0721 VRB20G30KT 3SM TSRA BKN025CB
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0400Z | Initial | 120° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 4,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0400Z to 1300Z | FM | 100° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1300Z to 1600Z | FM | 100° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1600Z to 0000Z | FM | 090° at 13-20 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1700Z to 2100Z | PROB | Variable at 20-30 kt | 3 SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 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 KSSI?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z for St Simons Island Airport reads: TAF KSSI 062321Z 0700/0724 12010KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN040 OVC200 FM070400 10006KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN040 BKN250 FM071300 10010KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN040 FM071600 09013G20KT P6SM VCTS SCT025 BKN040CB BKN100 PROB30 0717/0721 VRB20G30KT 3SM TSRA BKN025CB
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.