KAUW TAF

Terminal aerodrome forecast for Wausau Downtown (AUW · KAUW), Wausau, WI. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2334Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map

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TAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2334Z

valid 0000Z to 0000Z

TAF KAUW 202334Z 2100/2124 04010KT P6SM FEW040 BKN250 FM210500 06007KT P6SM FEW030 BKN250 FM211400 08009G15KT P6SM SCT035 BKN250 TEMPO 2117/2121 BKN035 FM212300 08009KT P6SM SCT040 BKN250

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

Period by period

Period (UTC)	Change	Wind	Vis	Ceiling	Sky	Cat
0000Z to 0500Z	Initial	040° at 10 kt	6+ SM	25,000 ft BKN	Few at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL	VFR
0500Z to 1400Z	FM	060° at 7 kt	6+ SM	25,000 ft BKN	Few at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL	VFR
1400Z to 2300Z	FM	080° at 9-15 kt	6+ SM	25,000 ft BKN	Scattered at 3,500 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL	VFR
1700Z to 2100Z	TEMPO	Calm	n/a	3,500 ft BKN	Broken at 3,500 ft AGL	VFR
2300Z to 0000Z	FM	080° at 9 kt	6+ SM	25,000 ft BKN	Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL	VFR

What the change groups mean

FM: From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
TEMPO: Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.

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 KAUW?

The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2334Z for Wausau Downtown reads: TAF KAUW 202334Z 2100/2124 04010KT P6SM FEW040 BKN250 FM210500 06007KT P6SM FEW030 BKN250 FM211400 08009G15KT P6SM SCT035 BKN250 TEMPO 2117/2121 BKN035 FM212300 08009KT P6SM SCT040 BKN250

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 KAUW

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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