KTCS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport (TCS · KTCS), Truth or Consequences, NM. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2328Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2328Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KTCS 062328Z 0700/0724 02005KT P6SM FEW120 BKN250 FM070400 28010KT P6SM BKN250
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0400Z | Initial | 020° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Few at 12,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0400Z to 0000Z | FM | 280° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Broken 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KTCS?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2328Z for Truth or Consequences Municipal Airport reads: TAF KTCS 062328Z 0700/0724 02005KT P6SM FEW120 BKN250 FM070400 28010KT P6SM BKN250
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 KTCS
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.