KTUP TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Tupelo Regional (TUP · KTUP), Tupelo, MS. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1144Z, valid 1200Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Tupelo Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1144Z
valid 1200Z to 1200ZTAF KTUP 051144Z 0512/0612 00000KT 3SM BR SKC TEMPO 0512/0514 1/2SM FG FM051400 35004KT P6SM SKC FM060000 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM060800 35006KT P6SM SKC
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200Z to 1400Z | Initial | Calm | 3 SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | MVFR |
| 1200Z to 1400Z | TEMPO | No change | 0.5 SM | Clear | No cloud forecast | LIFR |
| 1400Z to 0000Z | FM | 350° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0800Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1200Z | FM | 350° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | 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.
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KTUP?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1144Z for Tupelo Regional reads: TAF KTUP 051144Z 0512/0612 00000KT 3SM BR SKC TEMPO 0512/0514 1/2SM FG FM051400 35004KT P6SM SKC FM060000 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM060800 35006KT P6SM SKC
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 KTUP
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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