KVLD TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Valdosta Regional (VLD · KVLD), Valdosta, GA. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0304Z, valid 0300Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Valdosta Regional — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0304Z
valid 0300Z to 0000ZTAF KVLD 210304Z 2103/2124 00000KT 1SM BR SCT004 BKN015 TEMPO 2104/2108 3/4SM BR BKN004 FM211300 06003KT P6SM SCT020 SCT040 PROB30 2118/2121 3SM TSRA BKN035CB
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0300Z to 1300Z | Initial | 000° at 0 kt | 1 SM | 1,500 ft BKN | Scattered at 400 ft AGL, Broken at 1,500 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0400Z to 0800Z | TEMPO | Calm | 0.75 SM | 400 ft BKN | Broken at 400 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 1300Z to 0000Z | FM | 060° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 2100Z | PROB | Calm | 3 SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
- 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 KVLD?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0304Z for Valdosta Regional reads: TAF KVLD 210304Z 2103/2124 00000KT 1SM BR SCT004 BKN015 TEMPO 2104/2108 3/4SM BR BKN004 FM211300 06003KT P6SM SCT020 SCT040 PROB30 2118/2121 3SM TSRA BKN035CB
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 KVLD
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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