KTUS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Tucson International Airport (TUS · KTUS), Tucson, AZ. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
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valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KTUS 062320Z 0700/0724 29007KT P6SM SCT100 FM070500 16008KT P6SM FEW080 SCT200 FM071800 34008KT P6SM SCT090
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0500Z | Initial | 290° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0500Z to 1800Z | FM | 160° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 8,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 340° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 9,000 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 KTUS?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for Tucson International Airport reads: TAF KTUS 062320Z 0700/0724 29007KT P6SM SCT100 FM070500 16008KT P6SM FEW080 SCT200 FM071800 34008KT P6SM SCT090
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 KTUS
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.