KTUS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Tucson International (TUS · KTUS), Tucson, AZ. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2324Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Tucson International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2324Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KTUS 202324Z 2100/2124 24007KT P6SM SCT100 FM210500 16005KT P6SM SKC FM212000 23007KT P6SM SCT100
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 | 240° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0500Z to 2000Z | FM | 160° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0000Z | FM | 230° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 10,000 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 20 Sep 2026 2324Z for Tucson International reads: TAF KTUS 202324Z 2100/2124 24007KT P6SM SCT100 FM210500 16005KT P6SM SKC FM212000 23007KT P6SM SCT100
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.
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