KCLE TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE · KCLE), Cleveland, OH. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2336Z, valid 0000Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2336Z
valid 0000Z to 0600ZTAF KCLE 062336Z 0700/0806 36007KT P6SM SCT060 SCT250 TEMPO 0700/0701 5SM -SHRA OVC045 FM071000 20006KT 5SM -SHRA VCTS OVC050CB FM071400 19005KT P6SM BKN035 FM071900 23007KT P6SM BKN050
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 1000Z | Initial | 360° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 6,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0100Z | TEMPO | Calm | 5 SM | 4,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 4,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1000Z to 1400Z | FM | 200° at 6 kt | 5 SM | 5,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 5,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1400Z to 1900Z | FM | 190° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0600Z | FM | 230° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 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 KCLE?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2336Z for Cleveland Hopkins International Airport reads: TAF KCLE 062336Z 0700/0806 36007KT P6SM SCT060 SCT250 TEMPO 0700/0701 5SM -SHRA OVC045 FM071000 20006KT 5SM -SHRA VCTS OVC050CB FM071400 19005KT P6SM BKN035 FM071900 23007KT P6SM BKN050
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.