KADW TAF

Terminal aerodrome forecast for Joint Base Andrews (ADW · KADW), Camp Springs, MD. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0100Z, valid 0100Z to 0700Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map

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TAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0100Z

valid 0100Z to 0700Z

TAF KADW 210100Z 2101/2207 26010KT 9999 SCT040 OVC060 QNH2989INS BECMG 2106/2107 02010KT 9999 BKN030 BKN060 QNH2994INS TEMPO 2111/2114 BKN015 OVC025 BECMG 2118/2119 05010G18KT 9000 -SHRA BKN030 OVC060 QNH3002INS BECMG 2203/2204 08012KT 9000 -SHRA FEW020 OVC025 QNH3009INS TX23/2101Z TN18/2111Z

Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.

Period by period

Period (UTC)	Change	Wind	Vis	Ceiling	Sky	Cat
0100Z to 0600Z	Initial	260° at 10 kt	6+ SM	6,000 ft OVC	Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 6,000 ft AGL	VFR
0600Z to 1800Z	BECMG	020° at 10 kt	6+ SM	3,000 ft BKN	Broken at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 6,000 ft AGL	MVFR
1100Z to 1400Z	TEMPO	Calm	n/a	1,500 ft BKN	Broken at 1,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL	MVFR
1800Z to 0300Z	BECMG	050° at 10-18 kt	5.59 SM	3,000 ft BKN	Broken at 3,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 6,000 ft AGL	MVFR
0300Z to 0700Z	BECMG	080° at 12 kt	5.59 SM	2,500 ft OVC	Few at 2,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL	MVFR

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 21 Sep 2026 0100Z for Joint Base Andrews reads: TAF KADW 210100Z 2101/2207 26010KT 9999 SCT040 OVC060 QNH2989INS BECMG 2106/2107 02010KT 9999 BKN030 BKN060 QNH2994INS TEMPO 2111/2114 BKN015 OVC025 BECMG 2118/2119 05010G18KT 9000 -SHRA BKN030 OVC060 QNH3002INS BECMG 2203/2204 08012KT 9000 -SHRA FEW020 OVC025 QNH3009INS TX23/2101Z TN18/2111Z

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.

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