KDCA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA · KDCA), Washington, DC. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0013Z, valid 0000Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0013Z
valid 0000Z to 0600ZTAF KDCA 070013Z 0700/0806 24008KT P6SM BKN070 FM071400 22004KT P6SM FEW130 FM072000 21008KT P6SM SCT070 PROB30 0721/0724 4SM -TSRA BKN040CB FM080000 21004KT P6SM BKN090
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 1400Z | Initial | 240° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 7,000 ft BKN | Broken at 7,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1400Z to 2000Z | FM | 220° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 13,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0000Z | FM | 210° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 7,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2100Z to 0000Z | PROB | Calm | 4 SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0000Z to 0600Z | FM | 210° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 9,000 ft BKN | Broken at 9,000 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.
- 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 KDCA?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0013Z for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport reads: TAF KDCA 070013Z 0700/0806 24008KT P6SM BKN070 FM071400 22004KT P6SM FEW130 FM072000 21008KT P6SM SCT070 PROB30 0721/0724 4SM -TSRA BKN040CB FM080000 21004KT P6SM BKN090
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 KDCA
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.