KCHO TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO · KCHO), Charlottesville, VA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2330Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Charlottesville Albemarle Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2330Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KCHO 062330Z 0700/0724 VRB03KT P6SM SCT080 FM071200 21003KT P6SM FEW120 FM071600 20007KT P6SM FEW070 FM071800 21009KT P6SM SCT060 PROB30 0720/0724 6SM -TSRA BKN040CB
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 1200Z | Initial | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 8,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1200Z to 1600Z | FM | 210° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1600Z to 1800Z | FM | 200° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 7,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 210° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0000Z | PROB | Calm | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Broken at 4,000 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KCHO?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2330Z for Charlottesville Albemarle Airport reads: TAF KCHO 062330Z 0700/0724 VRB03KT P6SM SCT080 FM071200 21003KT P6SM FEW120 FM071600 20007KT P6SM FEW070 FM071800 21009KT P6SM SCT060 PROB30 0720/0724 6SM -TSRA BKN040CB
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 KCHO
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.