KAPA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Centennial Airport (APA · KAPA), Denver, CO. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0200Z, valid 0200Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Centennial Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0200Z
valid 0200Z to 0000ZTAF KAPA 070200Z 0702/0724 08008KT P6SM FU FEW140 FEW220 FM070400 16007KT P6SM FU FEW220 FM070600 20009KT P6SM FU FEW220 FM071500 VRB06KT P6SM FU FEW220 FM071800 05011KT P6SM FU FEW220 FM072200 10010KT P6SM FU FEW150 FEW220
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0200Z to 0400Z | Initial | 080° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 14,000 ft AGL, Few at 22,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0400Z to 0600Z | FM | 160° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 22,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0600Z to 1500Z | FM | 200° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 22,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1500Z to 1800Z | FM | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 22,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 2200Z | FM | 050° at 11 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 22,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2200Z to 0000Z | FM | 100° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 15,000 ft AGL, Few at 22,000 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KAPA?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0200Z for Centennial Airport reads: TAF KAPA 070200Z 0702/0724 08008KT P6SM FU FEW140 FEW220 FM070400 16007KT P6SM FU FEW220 FM070600 20009KT P6SM FU FEW220 FM071500 VRB06KT P6SM FU FEW220 FM071800 05011KT P6SM FU FEW220 FM072200 10010KT P6SM FU FEW150 FEW220
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 KAPA
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.