KAEX TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Alexandria International Airport (AEX · KAEX), Alexandria, LA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2322Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Alexandria International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2322Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KAEX 062322Z 0700/0724 VRB04KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 FM071000 VRB03KT 5SM BR SCT025 SCT250 FM071400 14006KT P6SM SCT050 BKN200
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 1000Z | Initial | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 20,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL, Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1000Z to 1400Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 5 SM | Clear | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1400Z to 0000Z | FM | 140° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 20,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL, Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
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 KAEX?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2322Z for Alexandria International Airport reads: TAF KAEX 062322Z 0700/0724 VRB04KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 FM071000 VRB03KT 5SM BR SCT025 SCT250 FM071400 14006KT P6SM SCT050 BKN200
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 KAEX
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.