KCWA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA · KCWA), Mosinee, WI. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Central Wisconsin Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KCWA 062320Z 0700/0724 22005KT P6SM SCT250 FM070100 17003KT P6SM FEW200 FM071500 20008KT P6SM SCT040 FM071900 21011G18KT P6SM SCT050 PROB30 0722/0724 4SM -TSRA BKN040CB
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0100Z | Initial | 220° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0100Z to 1500Z | FM | 170° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1500Z to 1900Z | FM | 200° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0000Z | FM | 210° at 11-18 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2200Z to 0000Z | PROB | Calm | 4 SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
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.
- 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 KCWA?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for Central Wisconsin Airport reads: TAF KCWA 062320Z 0700/0724 22005KT P6SM SCT250 FM070100 17003KT P6SM FEW200 FM071500 20008KT P6SM SCT040 FM071900 21011G18KT P6SM SCT050 PROB30 0722/0724 4SM -TSRA BKN040CB
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 KCWA
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.