KAVP TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP · KAVP), Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2338Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2338Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KAVP 062338Z 0700/0724 23006KT P6SM SCT250 FM070300 00000KT P6SM BKN200 TEMPO 0708/0711 3SM BR BKN025 FM071100 00000KT P6SM SCT100 FM071700 VRB03KT P6SM BKN100
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0300Z | Initial | 230° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 1100Z | FM | 000° at 0 kt | 6+ SM | 20,000 ft BKN | Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1100Z | TEMPO | Calm | 3 SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1100Z to 1700Z | FM | 000° at 0 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1700Z to 0000Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Broken at 10,000 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.
- 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 KAVP?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2338Z for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport reads: TAF KAVP 062338Z 0700/0724 23006KT P6SM SCT250 FM070300 00000KT P6SM BKN200 TEMPO 0708/0711 3SM BR BKN025 FM071100 00000KT P6SM SCT100 FM071700 VRB03KT P6SM BKN100
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 KAVP
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.