KCAK TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Akron Canton Regional Airport (CAK · KCAK), Akron, OH. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2337Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Akron Canton Regional Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2337Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KCAK 062337Z 0700/0724 27006KT P6SM SCT060 BKN250 TEMPO 0700/0702 5SM -SHRA OVC045 FM071100 20006KT 5SM -SHRA VCTS OVC050CB FM071500 19005KT P6SM BKN035 FM071800 22007KT P6SM BKN045
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 1100Z | Initial | 270° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 6,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0200Z | TEMPO | Calm | 5 SM | 4,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 4,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1100Z to 1500Z | FM | 200° at 6 kt | 5 SM | 5,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 5,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1500Z to 1800Z | FM | 190° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 220° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 4,500 ft BKN | Broken at 4,500 ft AGL | VFR |
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.
- 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 KCAK?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2337Z for Akron Canton Regional Airport reads: TAF KCAK 062337Z 0700/0724 27006KT P6SM SCT060 BKN250 TEMPO 0700/0702 5SM -SHRA OVC045 FM071100 20006KT 5SM -SHRA VCTS OVC050CB FM071500 19005KT P6SM BKN035 FM071800 22007KT P6SM BKN045
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 KCAK
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.