KTRI TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI · KTRI), Blountville, TN. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KTRI 062321Z 0700/0724 26005KT P6SM VCTS SCT040CB TEMPO 0700/0701 4SM -SHRA BKN035 FM070200 VRB03KT P6SM SCT050 SCT150 FM070800 00000KT 3SM BR SCT005 TEMPO 0709/0713 1SM BR BKN002 FM071300 22002KT P6SM BKN020 FM071700 23007KT P6SM VCTS SCT040CB
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0200Z | Initial | 260° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0100Z | TEMPO | Calm | 4 SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0200Z to 0800Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1300Z | FM | 000° at 0 kt | 3 SM | Clear | Scattered at 500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0900Z to 1300Z | TEMPO | Calm | 1 SM | 200 ft BKN | Broken at 200 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 1300Z to 1700Z | FM | 220° at 2 kt | 6+ SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Broken at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1700Z to 0000Z | FM | 230° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 4,000 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
- 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.
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KTRI?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z for Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport reads: TAF KTRI 062321Z 0700/0724 26005KT P6SM VCTS SCT040CB TEMPO 0700/0701 4SM -SHRA BKN035 FM070200 VRB03KT P6SM SCT050 SCT150 FM070800 00000KT 3SM BR SCT005 TEMPO 0709/0713 1SM BR BKN002 FM071300 22002KT P6SM BKN020 FM071700 23007KT P6SM VCTS SCT040CB
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 KTRI
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.