KTVC TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Cherry Capital (TVC · KTVC), Traverse City, MI. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0314Z, valid 0300Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Cherry Capital — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0314Z
valid 0300Z to 0000ZTAF KTVC 050314Z 0503/0524 22009G17KT P6SM -SHRA OVC018 FM051200 22006KT 6SM -SHRA BR BKN021 FM051700 24009G20KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC015
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0300Z to 1200Z | Initial | 220° at 9-17 kt | 6+ SM | 1,800 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,800 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1200Z to 1700Z | FM | 220° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 2,100 ft BKN | Broken at 2,100 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1700Z to 0000Z | FM | 240° at 9-20 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KTVC?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 0314Z for Cherry Capital reads: TAF KTVC 050314Z 0503/0524 22009G17KT P6SM -SHRA OVC018 FM051200 22006KT 6SM -SHRA BR BKN021 FM051700 24009G20KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC015
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 KTVC
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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