Weather Forecast - Fort Smith Regional Airport

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) for KFSM

KFSM
FSM

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Issued: Sep 16, 2025 05:20 UTC
Valid From: Jan 1, 1970 00:00 UTC
Valid To: Jan 1, 1970 00:00 UTC

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KFSM 160520Z 1606/1706 07003KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200 FM161600 VRB04KT P6SM SCT060 BKN250 PROB30 1620/1624 3SM -TSRA BR BKN050CB
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:36Z BASE
+0h
VFR 70° 3kt
Visibility: >6SM
16:00Z FM161600
+6h
VFR VRB 4kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 25,000ft
20:00Z PROB30
+10h
MVFR
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 5,000ft
Light Thunderstorm Rain, Mist

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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 Regional Airport (KFSM), 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.