KAVP TAF

Terminal aerodrome forecast for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International (AVP · KAVP), Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0527Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map

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TAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0527Z

valid 0600Z to 0600Z

Low level wind shear forecast until 1300Z: wind 210° at 35 kt at 2,000 ft AGL.

TAF KAVP 050527Z 0506/0606 20010KT P6SM SCT025 WS020/21035KT FM050800 14007G18KT 5SM -SHRA BR BKN025 WS020/21035KT FM051300 20009G21KT 3SM -SHRA BR OVC015 FM051800 21007KT P6SM BKN035

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

Period by period

Period (UTC)	Change	Wind	Vis	Ceiling	Sky	Cat
0600Z to 0800Z	Initial	200° at 10 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL	VFR
`WS020/21035KT` Low level wind shear from the surface to 2,000 ft AGL; wind at 2,000 ft 210° at 35 kt
0800Z to 1300Z	FM	140° at 7-18 kt	5 SM	2,500 ft BKN	Broken at 2,500 ft AGL	MVFR
`WS020/21035KT` Low level wind shear from the surface to 2,000 ft AGL; wind at 2,000 ft 210° at 35 kt
1300Z to 1800Z	FM	200° at 9-21 kt	3 SM	1,500 ft OVC	Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL	MVFR

1800Z to 0600Z	FM	210° at 7 kt	6+ SM	3,500 ft BKN	Broken at 3,500 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 KAVP?

The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 0527Z for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International reads: TAF KAVP 050527Z 0506/0606 20010KT P6SM SCT025 WS020/21035KT FM050800 14007G18KT 5SM -SHRA BR BKN025 WS020/21035KT FM051300 20009G21KT 3SM -SHRA BR OVC015 FM051800 21007KT P6SM BKN035

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.

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