KTAN METAR
Current observed weather at Taunton Municipal/King Field (TAN · KTAN), Taunton, MA, elevation 41 ft. Reported 5 Nov 2026 1110Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map
All of Taunton Municipal/King Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherSPECI special report 5 Nov 2026 1110Z
VFRSPECI KTAN 051110Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM FEW009 SCT021 17/16 A2998 RMK AO2 T01720161 $
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.
Remarks
3 groups after RMK, decoded per FMH-1 §12.7Routine station data: temperature 17.2°C, dew point 16.1°C.
| Code | Meaning | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| T01720161 | Temperature 17.2°C, dew point 16.1°C | Measurement |
| AO2 | Automated station with a precipitation sensor | Station |
| $ | Station is due for maintenance | Station |
What it says
| Field | Value | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Flight category | VFR | Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM. |
| Wind | 200° at 4 kt | Direction is degrees true, as reported. |
| Visibility | 10+ SM | 10 SM is the maximum an automated US station reports; it means 10 or greater. |
| Ceiling | Unlimited | No broken, overcast or obscured layer reported. |
| Sky | Few at 900 ft AGL, Scattered at 2,100 ft AGL | — |
| Temperature | 17°C (63°F) | — |
| Dewpoint | 16°C (61°F) | — |
| Temp/dewpoint spread | 1°C | A spread of 2°C or less favours fog or low stratus forming. |
| Altimeter | 29.98 inHg | Set this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting. |
All 24 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp
| Time | Category | Wind | Visibility | Ceiling | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1152Z | VFR | 200° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 13°C |
| 1252Z | VFR | 220° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 16°C |
| 1352Z | — | Not reported | — | Clear | 18°C |
| 1452Z | — | Not reported | — | Clear | — |
| 1552Z | — | Not reported | — | Clear | — |
| 1652Z | — | Not reported | — | Clear | — |
| 1752Z | — | Not reported | — | Clear | — |
| 1852Z | — | Not reported | — | Clear | 23°C |
| 1952Z | VFR | 220° at 11-18 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 22°C |
| 2052Z | VFR | 210° at 9-16 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 20°C |
| 2152Z | VFR | 200° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 18°C |
| 2252Z | VFR | 210° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 18°C |
| 2352Z | VFR | 210° at 8 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 17°C |
| 0052Z | VFR | 200° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 16°C |
| 0152Z | VFR | 210° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 16°C |
| 0252Z | VFR | 230° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 15°C |
| 0352Z | VFR | 210° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 16°C |
| 0452Z | IFR | 220° at 6 kt | 10+ SM | 900 ft | 16°C |
| 0552Z | IFR | 230° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | 600 ft | 17°C |
| 0652Z | IFR | Variable at 6 kt | 10+ SM | 800 ft | 17°C |
| 0752Z | IFR | Not reported | 10+ SM | 800 ft | 18°C |
| 0852Z | MVFR | 200° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | 1,700 ft | 17°C |
| 0952Z | MVFR | 220° at 7 kt | 10+ SM | 1,100 ft | 18°C |
| 1052Z | MVFR | 220° at 6 kt | 10+ SM | 1,800 ft | 17°C |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at KTAN?
The 5 Nov 2026 1110Z observation at Taunton Municipal/King Field reads: SPECI KTAN 051110Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM FEW009 SCT021 17/16 A2998 RMK AO2 T01720161 $ Remarks: Routine station data: temperature 17.2°C, dew point 16.1°C.
Is KTAN VFR right now?
Taunton Municipal/King Field is reporting VFR. Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
How often is the KTAN METAR updated?
Routine observations are issued hourly, usually in the 5 minutes before the hour. A SPECI is issued between them whenever conditions change significantly — a ceiling or visibility crossing a category threshold, a wind shift, or the onset of precipitation or a thunderstorm.
More about KTAN
Observations 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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