KCRW TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for West Virginia International Yeager (CRW · KCRW), Charleston, WV. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0542Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of West Virginia International Yeager — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0542Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF KCRW 210542Z 2106/2206 00000KT 1/4SM FG VV001 TEMPO 2106/2107 2SM -TSRA BR OVC015CB FM211300 VRB04KT P6SM SCT035 TEMPO 2119/2123 3SM -TSRA BR OVC015CB
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 1300Z | Initial | 000° at 0 kt | 0.25 SM | Clear | Sky obscured | LIFR |
| 0600Z to 0700Z | TEMPO | Calm | 2 SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1300Z to 0600Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 2300Z | TEMPO | Calm | 3 SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
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
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
- 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 KCRW?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0542Z for West Virginia International Yeager reads: TAF KCRW 210542Z 2106/2206 00000KT 1/4SM FG VV001 TEMPO 2106/2107 2SM -TSRA BR OVC015CB FM211300 VRB04KT P6SM SCT035 TEMPO 2119/2123 3SM -TSRA BR OVC015CB
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 KCRW
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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