KADW TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Joint Base Andrews (ADW · KADW), Camp Springs, MD. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0100Z, valid 0100Z to 0700Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Joint Base Andrews — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0100Z
valid 0100Z to 0700ZTAF KADW 070100Z 0701/0807 25012KT 9999 BKN050 QNH3010INS BECMG 0703/0704 VRB03KT 9999 BKN050 QNH3012INS BECMG 0712/0713 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH3012INS BECMG 0717/0718 16010KT 9999 BKN060 QNH3009INS BECMG 0719/0720 20012KT 9999 VCTS BKN060CB QNH3008INS TEMPO 0721/0801 20010G20KT 6000 -TSRA BKN040CB BKN150 BECMG 0801/0802 14006KT 9999 NSW BKN035 QNH3006INS TX32/0718Z TN24/0709Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0100Z to 0300Z | Initial | 250° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 1200Z | BECMG | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1200Z to 1700Z | BECMG | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1700Z to 1900Z | BECMG | 160° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 6,000 ft BKN | Broken at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0100Z | BECMG | 200° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | 6,000 ft BKN | Broken at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2100Z to 0100Z | TEMPO | 200° at 10-20 kt | 3.73 SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Broken at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 15,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0100Z to 0700Z | BECMG | 140° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- BECMG
- Becoming — a gradual change over the stated window.
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
What the categories mean
- 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 KADW?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0100Z for Joint Base Andrews reads: TAF KADW 070100Z 0701/0807 25012KT 9999 BKN050 QNH3010INS BECMG 0703/0704 VRB03KT 9999 BKN050 QNH3012INS BECMG 0712/0713 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH3012INS BECMG 0717/0718 16010KT 9999 BKN060 QNH3009INS BECMG 0719/0720 20012KT 9999 VCTS BKN060CB QNH3008INS TEMPO 0721/0801 20010G20KT 6000 -TSRA BKN040CB BKN150 BECMG 0801/0802 14006KT 9999 NSW BKN035 QNH3006INS TX32/0718Z TN24/0709Z
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 KADW
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.