KCWA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Central Wisconsin (CWA · KCWA), Mosinee, WI. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2334Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Central Wisconsin — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2334Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KCWA 202334Z 2100/2124 05010KT P6SM FEW035 BKN250 FM210500 06007KT P6SM FEW030 BKN250 FM211400 08009G15KT P6SM SCT035 BKN250 TEMPO 2117/2121 BKN035 FM212300 08009KT P6SM SCT040 BKN250
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0500Z | Initial | 050° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Few at 3,500 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0500Z to 1400Z | FM | 060° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Few at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1400Z to 2300Z | FM | 080° at 9-15 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,500 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1700Z to 2100Z | TEMPO | Calm | n/a | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2300Z to 0000Z | FM | 080° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
What the categories mean
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KCWA?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2334Z for Central Wisconsin reads: TAF KCWA 202334Z 2100/2124 05010KT P6SM FEW035 BKN250 FM210500 06007KT P6SM FEW030 BKN250 FM211400 08009G15KT P6SM SCT035 BKN250 TEMPO 2117/2121 BKN035 FM212300 08009KT P6SM SCT040 BKN250
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.
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