KSUX TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX · KSUX), Sioux City, IA. Issued 21 Sep 2026 1315Z, valid 1300Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 1315Z
valid 1300Z to 1200ZTAF KSUX 211315Z 2113/2212 08007KT P6SM -DZ OVC007 FM211530 06007KT 4SM -SHRA BR BKN008 OVC018 FM212200 04007KT 5SM -DZ BR OVC007 FM220700 08005KT P6SM OVC005
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1300Z to 1530Z | Initial | 080° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 700 ft OVC | Overcast at 700 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1530Z to 2200Z | FM | 060° at 7 kt | 4 SM | 800 ft BKN | Broken at 800 ft AGL, Overcast at 1,800 ft AGL | IFR |
| 2200Z to 0700Z | FM | 040° at 7 kt | 5 SM | 700 ft OVC | Overcast at 700 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0700Z to 1200Z | FM | 080° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 500 ft OVC | Overcast at 500 ft AGL | IFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KSUX?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 1315Z for Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field reads: TAF KSUX 211315Z 2113/2212 08007KT P6SM -DZ OVC007 FM211530 06007KT 4SM -SHRA BR BKN008 OVC018 FM212200 04007KT 5SM -DZ BR OVC007 FM220700 08005KT P6SM OVC005
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 KSUX
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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