KSUX TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX · KSUX), Sioux City, IA. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1407Z, valid 1400Z 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 5 Nov 2026 1407Z
valid 1400Z to 1200ZTAF KSUX 051407Z 0514/0612 36012G21KT P6SM OVC009 FM051500 34012G19KT P6SM SCT009 OVC015 FM060000 01006KT P6SM OVC015
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1400Z to 1500Z | Initial | 360° at 12-21 kt | 6+ SM | 900 ft OVC | Overcast at 900 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1500Z to 0000Z | FM | 340° at 12-19 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Scattered at 900 ft AGL, Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0000Z to 1200Z | FM | 010° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
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.
- 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 KSUX?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1407Z for Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field reads: TAF KSUX 051407Z 0514/0612 36012G21KT P6SM OVC009 FM051500 34012G19KT P6SM SCT009 OVC015 FM060000 01006KT P6SM OVC015
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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