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

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) for KSMX

KSMX
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Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Issued: Sep 16, 2025 05:35 UTC
Valid From: Jan 1, 1970 00:00 UTC
Valid To: Jan 1, 1970 00:00 UTC

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KSMX 160535Z 1606/1706 VRB03KT 1/4SM FG VV002 FM161500 VRB03KT 2SM BR VCFG BKN003 FM161600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT004 FM161900 31010KT P6SM SKC FM170200 VRB03KT 1SM BR OVC003 FM170400 VRB03KT 1/4SM FG VV002
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
10:59Z BASE
+0h
LIFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: 1/4SM
Ceiling: 200ft
Fog
15:00Z FM161500
+5h
LIFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: 2SM
Ceiling: 300ft
Mist, Vicinity Fog
16:00Z FM161600
+6h
VFR VRB 3kt
Visibility: >6SM
19:00Z FM161900
+9h
VFR 310° 10kt
Visibility: >6SM

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.