KSTJ TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Rosecrans Memorial (STJ · KSTJ), St Joseph, MO. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Rosecrans Memorial — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KSTJ 202320Z 2100/2124 36005KT P6SM OVC018 FM210300 36006KT P6SM OVC007 FM211000 36004KT 1SM BR OVC005 TEMPO 2111/2115 1/2SM FG OVC003 FM211600 01005KT 3SM BR OVC008
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0300Z | Initial | 360° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 1,800 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,800 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0300Z to 1000Z | FM | 360° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 700 ft OVC | Overcast at 700 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1000Z to 1600Z | FM | 360° at 4 kt | 1 SM | 500 ft OVC | Overcast at 500 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1100Z to 1500Z | TEMPO | Calm | 0.5 SM | 300 ft OVC | Overcast at 300 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 1600Z to 0000Z | FM | 010° at 5 kt | 3 SM | 800 ft OVC | Overcast at 800 ft AGL | IFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
What the categories mean
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KSTJ?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z for Rosecrans Memorial reads: TAF KSTJ 202320Z 2100/2124 36005KT P6SM OVC018 FM210300 36006KT P6SM OVC007 FM211000 36004KT 1SM BR OVC005 TEMPO 2111/2115 1/2SM FG OVC003 FM211600 01005KT 3SM BR OVC008
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 KSTJ
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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