KTVL TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Lake Tahoe Airport (TVL · KTVL), South Lake Tahoe, CA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Lake Tahoe Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KTVL 062321Z 0700/0724 20009G17KT P6SM FEW200 FM070300 19003KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 FM071400 VRB02KT P6SM SCT200 FM071800 03006KT P6SM SCT200
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0300Z | Initial | 200° at 9-17 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 1400Z | FM | 190° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 15,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL, Broken at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1400Z to 1800Z | FM | Variable at 2 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 030° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 20,000 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 KTVL?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z for Lake Tahoe Airport reads: TAF KTVL 062321Z 0700/0724 20009G17KT P6SM FEW200 FM070300 19003KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 FM071400 VRB02KT P6SM SCT200 FM071800 03006KT P6SM SCT200
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 KTVL
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.