KSZL TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL · KSZL), Knob Noster, MO. Issued 6 Aug 2026 1900Z, valid 1900Z to 0100Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Whiteman Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 1900Z
valid 1900Z to 0100ZTAF KSZL 061900Z 0619/0801 15010G18KT 9999 FEW015 BKN030 OVC080 QNH3002INS BECMG 0700/0701 15009KT 9999 SCT015 BKN030 QNH3004INS TEMPO 0706/0712 BKN015 BECMG 0712/0713 19009KT 9999 FEW020 QNH2996INS TX28/0719Z TN21/0711Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900Z to 0000Z | Initial | 150° at 10-18 kt | 6+ SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Few at 1,500 ft AGL, Broken at 3,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 8,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0000Z to 1200Z | BECMG | 150° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL, Broken at 3,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0600Z to 1200Z | TEMPO | Calm | n/a | 1,500 ft BKN | Broken at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1200Z to 0100Z | BECMG | 190° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 2,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- BECMG
- Becoming — a gradual change over the stated window.
- 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.
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KSZL?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 1900Z for Whiteman Air Force Base reads: TAF KSZL 061900Z 0619/0801 15010G18KT 9999 FEW015 BKN030 OVC080 QNH3002INS BECMG 0700/0701 15009KT 9999 SCT015 BKN030 QNH3004INS TEMPO 0706/0712 BKN015 BECMG 0712/0713 19009KT 9999 FEW020 QNH2996INS TX28/0719Z TN21/0711Z
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 KSZL
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.