KTCL TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Tuscaloosa National (TCL · KTCL), Tuscaloosa, AL. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0520Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Tuscaloosa National — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0520Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF KTCL 210520Z 2106/2206 VRB05KT P6SM SCT150 FM211600 VRB05KT P6SM FEW050 PROB30 2119/2124 VRB10G20KT 5SM TSRA BR BKN050CB FM220100 12002KT P6SM OVC250
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 1600Z | Initial | Variable at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1600Z to 0100Z | FM | Variable at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0000Z | PROB | Variable at 10-20 kt | 5 SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0100Z to 0600Z | FM | 120° at 2 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
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 KTCL?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0520Z for Tuscaloosa National reads: TAF KTCL 210520Z 2106/2206 VRB05KT P6SM SCT150 FM211600 VRB05KT P6SM FEW050 PROB30 2119/2124 VRB10G20KT 5SM TSRA BR BKN050CB FM220100 12002KT P6SM OVC250
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 KTCL
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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