KBWI TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI · KBWI), Baltimore, MD. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0300Z, valid 0300Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0300Z
valid 0300Z to 0600ZTAF KBWI 070300Z 0703/0806 24003KT P6SM FEW040 BKN250 FM070900 22002KT 5SM BR FEW060 BKN250 FM071400 22003KT P6SM FEW090 FM072000 21005KT P6SM BKN040 PROB30 0720/0802 4SM -TSRA OVC025CB FM080200 22003KT P6SM BKN110 FM080400 00000KT P6SM SCT110
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0300Z to 0900Z | Initial | 240° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Few at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0900Z to 1400Z | FM | 220° at 2 kt | 5 SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Few at 6,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1400Z to 2000Z | FM | 220° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 9,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0200Z | FM | 210° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0200Z | PROB | Calm | 4 SM | 2,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0200Z to 0400Z | FM | 220° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 11,000 ft BKN | Broken at 11,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0400Z to 0600Z | FM | 000° at 0 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 11,000 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 KBWI?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0300Z for Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport reads: TAF KBWI 070300Z 0703/0806 24003KT P6SM FEW040 BKN250 FM070900 22002KT 5SM BR FEW060 BKN250 FM071400 22003KT P6SM FEW090 FM072000 21005KT P6SM BKN040 PROB30 0720/0802 4SM -TSRA OVC025CB FM080200 22003KT P6SM BKN110 FM080400 00000KT P6SM SCT110
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 KBWI
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.