KATW TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Appleton International Airport (ATW · KATW), Appleton, WI. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0119Z, valid 0100Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Appleton International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0119Z
valid 0100Z to 0000ZTAF KATW 070119Z 0701/0724 23004KT P6SM SCT045 SCT250 FM070700 18003KT 4SM BR FEW002 FM071400 21005KT P6SM SCT200 FM071500 22006KT P6SM SCT035 FM072000 21010G16KT P6SM SCT050
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0100Z to 0700Z | Initial | 230° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 4,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0700Z to 1400Z | FM | 180° at 3 kt | 4 SM | Clear | Few at 200 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1400Z to 1500Z | FM | 210° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1500Z to 2000Z | FM | 220° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0000Z | FM | 210° at 10-16 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 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.
- 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 KATW?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0119Z for Appleton International Airport reads: TAF KATW 070119Z 0701/0724 23004KT P6SM SCT045 SCT250 FM070700 18003KT 4SM BR FEW002 FM071400 21005KT P6SM SCT200 FM071500 22006KT P6SM SCT035 FM072000 21010G16KT P6SM SCT050
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 KATW
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.