KTVC TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Cherry Capital Airport (TVC · KTVC), Traverse City, MI. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Cherry Capital Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KTVC 062320Z 0700/0724 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM070900 18005KT P6SM SCT070 FM071500 22006KT P6SM SCT040 FM071900 26010KT P6SM SCT060
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0900Z | Initial | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0900Z to 1500Z | FM | 180° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 7,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1500Z to 1900Z | FM | 220° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0000Z | FM | 260° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 6,000 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 KTVC?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for Cherry Capital Airport reads: TAF KTVC 062320Z 0700/0724 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM070900 18005KT P6SM SCT070 FM071500 22006KT P6SM SCT040 FM071900 26010KT P6SM SCT060
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.