KCLE TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Cleveland-Hopkins International (CLE · KCLE), Cleveland, OH. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0249Z, valid 0300Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Cleveland-Hopkins International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0249Z
valid 0300Z to 0600ZTAF KCLE 210249Z 2103/2206 06010KT P6SM -SHRA OVC050 FM211400 05015G25KT P6SM -SHRA OVC035 FM220000 05014KT P6SM -SHRA OVC050
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0300Z to 1400Z | Initial | 060° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1400Z to 0000Z | FM | 050° at 15-25 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0600Z | FM | 050° at 14 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 5,000 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 KCLE?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0249Z for Cleveland-Hopkins International reads: TAF KCLE 210249Z 2103/2206 06010KT P6SM -SHRA OVC050 FM211400 05015G25KT P6SM -SHRA OVC035 FM220000 05014KT P6SM -SHRA OVC050
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 KCLE
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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