KTEX TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Telluride Regional (TEX · KTEX), Telluride, CO. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0520Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Telluride Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0520Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF KTEX 050520Z 0506/0606 24005KT 5SM BR BKN025 OVC040 TEMPO 0506/0510 1SM BR OVC025 FM051000 14006KT P6SM SCT050 BKN080 FM051800 26008KT P6SM FEW080 FM060200 14005KT P6SM SCT080
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 1000Z | Initial | 240° at 5 kt | 5 SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 4,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0600Z to 1000Z | TEMPO | No change | 1 SM | 2,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1000Z to 1800Z | FM | 140° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 8,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL, Broken at 8,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0200Z | FM | 260° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 8,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0200Z to 0600Z | FM | 140° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 8,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KTEX?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 0520Z for Telluride Regional reads: TAF KTEX 050520Z 0506/0606 24005KT 5SM BR BKN025 OVC040 TEMPO 0506/0510 1SM BR OVC025 FM051000 14006KT P6SM SCT050 BKN080 FM051800 26008KT P6SM FEW080 FM060200 14005KT P6SM SCT080
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 KTEX
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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