KALW TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW · KALW), Walla Walla, WA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Walla Walla Regional Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KALW 062320Z 0700/0724 25006KT 2SM FU SCT035 FM070300 13007KT 2SM FU SKC FM071600 22011KT 5SM FU SKC
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0300Z | Initial | 250° at 6 kt | 2 SM | Clear | Scattered at 3,500 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0300Z to 1600Z | FM | 130° at 7 kt | 2 SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | IFR |
| 1600Z to 0000Z | FM | 220° at 11 kt | 5 SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 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 KALW?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for Walla Walla Regional Airport reads: TAF KALW 062320Z 0700/0724 25006KT 2SM FU SCT035 FM070300 13007KT 2SM FU SKC FM071600 22011KT 5SM FU SKC
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 KALW
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.