KAVL TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Asheville Regional Airport (AVL · KAVL), Asheville, NC. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Asheville Regional Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KAVL 062321Z 0700/0724 VRB03KT P6SM BKN050 TEMPO 0709/0713 1/2SM FG SCT003 BKN005 FM071300 VRB03KT P6SM SCT030 FM071700 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 PROB30 0718/0724 4SM -TSRA OVC020CB
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 1300Z | Initial | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0900Z to 1300Z | TEMPO | Calm | 0.5 SM | 500 ft BKN | Scattered at 300 ft AGL, Broken at 500 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 1300Z to 1700Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1700Z to 0000Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | PROB | Calm | 4 SM | 2,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,000 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.
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 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 KAVL?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z for Asheville Regional Airport reads: TAF KAVL 062321Z 0700/0724 VRB03KT P6SM BKN050 TEMPO 0709/0713 1/2SM FG SCT003 BKN005 FM071300 VRB03KT P6SM SCT030 FM071700 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 PROB30 0718/0724 4SM -TSRA OVC020CB
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 KAVL
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.