Weather Forecast - Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) for KSMX

KSMX
SMX

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Issued: Sep 15, 2025 17:31 UTC
Valid From: Jan 1, 1970 00:00 UTC
Valid To: Jan 1, 1970 00:00 UTC

Forecast (TAF)

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KSMX 151731Z 1518/1618 VRB03KT P6SM FEW005 FM152000 30008KT P6SM SKC FM160600 VRB03KT 2SM BR VCFG BKN004 FM160800 VRB03KT 1/2SM FG VCFG VV002 FM161500 VRB03KT 2SM BR VCFG BKN003 FM161600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT004
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
23:44Z BASE
+0h
VFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: >6SM
06:00Z FM160600
+7h
LIFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 400ft
Mist, Vicinity Fog
08:00Z FM160800
+9h
LIFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: 1/2SM
Ceiling: 200ft
Fog, Vicinity Fog

About TAF Weather Forecasts

TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast) is the standardized format for aviation weather forecasts at airports worldwide. This page displays the current TAF forecast for Santa Maria Public Airport Captain G Allan Hancock Field (KSMX), providing essential forecast information for flight planning and aviation operations.

TAF forecasts typically cover 24 to 30 hours and include detailed predictions of wind, visibility, weather phenomena, and cloud conditions. The forecast uses change indicators like BECMG (becoming), TEMPO (temporary), and PROB (probability) to describe expected weather transitions and their timing.

Aviation forecasts are issued by qualified meteorologists and updated regularly. TAF data is essential for flight planning, fuel calculations, and alternate airport selection. Always consult the most recent forecast and consider METAR observations when making flight decisions.