KCLE TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Cleveland-Hopkins International (CLE · KCLE), Cleveland, OH. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0531Z, valid 0600Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Cleveland-Hopkins International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0531Z
valid 0600Z to 1200ZTAF KCLE 050531Z 0506/0612 20011G18KT P6SM OVC030 FM051200 21010KT P6SM OVC035 FM051500 22013G23KT P6SM BKN035 FM060000 22007KT P6SM OVC035
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 1200Z | Initial | 200° at 11-18 kt | 6+ SM | 3,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 3,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1200Z to 1500Z | FM | 210° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1500Z to 0000Z | FM | 220° at 13-23 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 1200Z | FM | 220° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
- 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 5 Nov 2026 0531Z for Cleveland-Hopkins International reads: TAF KCLE 050531Z 0506/0612 20011G18KT P6SM OVC030 FM051200 21010KT P6SM OVC035 FM051500 22013G23KT P6SM BKN035 FM060000 22007KT P6SM OVC035
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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