Weather Forecast - Fort Smith Airport

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) for CYSM

CYSM
YSM

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Issued: Sep 16, 2025 06:44 UTC
Valid From: Jan 1, 1970 00:00 UTC
Valid To: Jan 1, 1970 00:00 UTC

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF AMD CYSM 160644Z 1606/1618 29010G20KT P6SM SCT006 OVC012 TEMPO 1606/1609 6SM -RA FU OVC006 FM160900 30008KT P6SM OVC008 TEMPO 1609/1615 5SM -DZ BR OVC005 FM161500 VRB03KT P6SM SCT008 OVC015 TEMPO 1615/1618 BKN008 RMK NXT FCST BY 161200Z
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:51Z BASE
+0h
MVFR 290° 10kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,200ft
09:00Z FM160900
+3h
IFR 300° 8kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 800ft
09:00Z TEMPO
+3h
IFR
Visibility: 5SM
Ceiling: 500ft
Light Drizzle, Mist
15:00Z FM161500
+9h
MVFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 1,500ft

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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 Fort Smith Airport (CYSM), 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.