KATL TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL · KATL), Atlanta, GA. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0152Z, valid 0200Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0152Z
valid 0200Z to 0600ZTAF KATL 070152Z 0702/0806 16007KT 6SM -SHRA SCT035 BKN050 BKN120 TEMPO 0702/0703 VRB10G20KT 4SM -TSRA OVC030CB FM070300 VRB03KT P6SM BKN120 FM070900 VRB03KT 6SM BR SCT008 SCT015 FM071100 12003KT 4SM BR SCT004 BKN006 FM071400 16005KT P6SM SCT025 SCT035 PROB30 0718/0724 4SM -TSRA BKN035CB
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0200Z to 0300Z | Initial | 160° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,500 ft AGL, Broken at 5,000 ft AGL, Broken at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0200Z to 0300Z | TEMPO | Variable at 10-20 kt | 4 SM | 3,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 3,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0300Z to 0900Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 12,000 ft BKN | Broken at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0900Z to 1100Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 800 ft AGL, Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1100Z to 1400Z | FM | 120° at 3 kt | 4 SM | 600 ft BKN | Scattered at 400 ft AGL, Broken at 600 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1400Z to 0600Z | FM | 160° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | PROB | Calm | 4 SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
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.
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KATL?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0152Z for Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport reads: TAF KATL 070152Z 0702/0806 16007KT 6SM -SHRA SCT035 BKN050 BKN120 TEMPO 0702/0703 VRB10G20KT 4SM -TSRA OVC030CB FM070300 VRB03KT P6SM BKN120 FM070900 VRB03KT 6SM BR SCT008 SCT015 FM071100 12003KT 4SM BR SCT004 BKN006 FM071400 16005KT P6SM SCT025 SCT035 PROB30 0718/0724 4SM -TSRA BKN035CB
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 KATL
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.