KAPA TAF

Terminal aerodrome forecast for Centennial (APA · KAPA), Denver, CO. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0534Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map

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TAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0534Z

valid 0600Z to 0600Z

TAF KAPA 050534Z 0506/0606 VRB06KT P6SM BKN050 BKN120 FM050700 34006KT P6SM FEW060 BKN120 FM051100 26006KT P6SM SCT120 BKN180 FM051400 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 SCT180 FM052000 04008KT P6SM FEW180 FM052300 09008KT P6SM FEW220 FM060200 17007KT P6SM SKC

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

Period by period

Period (UTC)	Change	Wind	Vis	Ceiling	Sky	Cat
0600Z to 0700Z	Initial	Variable at 6 kt	6+ SM	5,000 ft BKN	Broken at 5,000 ft AGL, Broken at 12,000 ft AGL	VFR

0700Z to 1100Z	FM	340° at 6 kt	6+ SM	12,000 ft BKN	Few at 6,000 ft AGL, Broken at 12,000 ft AGL	VFR

1100Z to 1400Z	FM	260° at 6 kt	6+ SM	18,000 ft BKN	Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL, Broken at 18,000 ft AGL	VFR

1400Z to 2000Z	FM	Variable at 6 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Few at 12,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 18,000 ft AGL	VFR

2000Z to 2300Z	FM	040° at 8 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Few at 18,000 ft AGL	VFR

2300Z to 0200Z	FM	090° at 8 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Few at 22,000 ft AGL	VFR

0200Z to 0600Z	FM	170° at 7 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Clear below 12,000 ft	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 5 Nov 2026 0534Z for Centennial reads: TAF KAPA 050534Z 0506/0606 VRB06KT P6SM BKN050 BKN120 FM050700 34006KT P6SM FEW060 BKN120 FM051100 26006KT P6SM SCT120 BKN180 FM051400 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 SCT180 FM052000 04008KT P6SM FEW180 FM052300 09008KT P6SM FEW220 FM060200 17007KT P6SM 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 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.

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