KAPA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Centennial (APA · KAPA), Denver, CO. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0300Z, valid 0300Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Centennial — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0300Z
valid 0300Z to 0000ZTAF KAPA 210300Z 2103/2124 09010KT P6SM VCSH FEW070 SCT140 TEMPO 2103/2106 VRB18G30KT -TSRA FEW060CB FM210600 VRB06KT P6SM SCT140 FM211900 05007KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0300Z to 0600Z | Initial | 090° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 7,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 14,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 0600Z | TEMPO | Variable at 18-30 kt | n/a | Clear | Few at 6,000 ft AGL | — |
| 0600Z to 1900Z | FM | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 14,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0000Z | FM | 050° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 9,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- 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 21 Sep 2026 0300Z for Centennial reads: TAF KAPA 210300Z 2103/2124 09010KT P6SM VCSH FEW070 SCT140 TEMPO 2103/2106 VRB18G30KT -TSRA FEW060CB FM210600 VRB06KT P6SM SCT140 FM211900 05007KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
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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