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KSZL TAF

Terminal aerodrome forecast for Whiteman AFB (SZL · KSZL), Knob Noster, MO. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1100Z, valid 1100Z to 1700Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map

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TAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1100Z

valid 1100Z to 1700Z
TAF KSZL 051100Z 0511/0617 26009KT 9999 SCT030 QNH2988INS BECMG 0515/0516 30009KT 9999 BKN020 QNH2993INS BECMG 0601/0602 35009KT 9999 BKN020 QNH3005INS TEMPO 0612/0615 BKN010 TX15/0521Z TN05/0511Z

Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.

Period by period

Period (UTC)ChangeWindVisCeilingSkyCat
1100Z to 1500ZInitial260° at 9 kt6+ SMClearScattered at 3,000 ft AGLVFR
  • QNH2988INS Lowest altimeter setting 29.88 inHg
1500Z to 0100ZBECMG300° at 9 kt6+ SM2,000 ft BKNBroken at 2,000 ft AGLMVFR
  • QNH2993INS Lowest altimeter setting 29.93 inHg
0100Z to 1700ZBECMG350° at 9 kt6+ SM2,000 ft BKNBroken at 2,000 ft AGLMVFR
  • QNH3005INS Lowest altimeter setting 30.05 inHg
1200Z to 1500ZTEMPONo changen/a1,000 ft BKNBroken at 1,000 ft AGLMVFR
    Forecast notes
    • TX15/0521Z Maximum temperature 15°C at 2100Z on the 5th
    • TN05/0511Z Minimum temperature 5°C at 1100Z on the 5th

    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

    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 KSZL?

    The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1100Z for Whiteman AFB reads: TAF KSZL 051100Z 0511/0617 26009KT 9999 SCT030 QNH2988INS BECMG 0515/0516 30009KT 9999 BKN020 QNH2993INS BECMG 0601/0602 35009KT 9999 BKN020 QNH3005INS TEMPO 0612/0615 BKN010 TX15/0521Z TN05/0511Z

    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.

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