KCLT TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT · KCLT), Charlotte, NC. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z, valid 0000Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Charlotte Douglas International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z
valid 0000Z to 0600ZTAF KCLT 062321Z 0700/0806 16005KT P6SM FEW040 BKN250 PROB30 0700/0701 VRB07G18KT 2SM TSRA BKN040CB FM070200 18004KT P6SM SCT040 BKN100 FM070900 19003KT 6SM BR SCT007 BKN040 FM071300 21003KT P6SM SCT050 PROB30 0719/0723 3SM TSRA BKN040CB FM080000 20004KT P6SM SCT110
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0200Z | Initial | 160° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Few at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0100Z | PROB | Variable at 7-18 kt | 2 SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0200Z to 0900Z | FM | 180° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0900Z to 1300Z | FM | 190° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 700 ft AGL, Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1300Z to 0000Z | FM | 210° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 2300Z | PROB | Calm | 3 SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0000Z to 0600Z | FM | 200° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 11,000 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.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 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 KCLT?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z for Charlotte Douglas International Airport reads: TAF KCLT 062321Z 0700/0806 16005KT P6SM FEW040 BKN250 PROB30 0700/0701 VRB07G18KT 2SM TSRA BKN040CB FM070200 18004KT P6SM SCT040 BKN100 FM070900 19003KT 6SM BR SCT007 BKN040 FM071300 21003KT P6SM SCT050 PROB30 0719/0723 3SM TSRA BKN040CB FM080000 20004KT P6SM SCT110
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 KCLT
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.