KDEN TAF

Terminal aerodrome forecast for Denver International (DEN · KDEN), Denver, CO. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1122Z, valid 1200Z to 1800Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map

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TAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1122Z

valid 1200Z to 1800Z

TAF KDEN 051122Z 0512/0618 28006KT P6SM FEW150 BKN220 FM051300 24007KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220 TEMPO 0513/0515 SCT060 BKN080 FM051600 VRB06KT P6SM SCT220 FM052000 04006KT P6SM FEW220 FM052300 11007KT P6SM SKC FM060300 17009KT P6SM FEW200 FM060500 18011KT P6SM FEW170 SCT200 FM061500 VRB06KT P6SM BKN150

Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.

Period by period

Period (UTC)	Change	Wind	Vis	Ceiling	Sky	Cat
1200Z to 1300Z	Initial	280° at 6 kt	6+ SM	22,000 ft BKN	Few at 15,000 ft AGL, Broken at 22,000 ft AGL	VFR

1300Z to 1600Z	FM	240° at 7 kt	6+ SM	22,000 ft BKN	Few at 12,000 ft AGL, Broken at 22,000 ft AGL	VFR

1300Z to 1500Z	TEMPO	No change	n/a	8,000 ft BKN	Scattered at 6,000 ft AGL, Broken at 8,000 ft AGL	VFR

1600Z to 2000Z	FM	Variable at 6 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Scattered at 22,000 ft AGL	VFR

2000Z to 2300Z	FM	040° at 6 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Few at 22,000 ft AGL	VFR

2300Z to 0300Z	FM	110° at 7 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Clear below 12,000 ft	VFR

0300Z to 0500Z	FM	170° at 9 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Few at 20,000 ft AGL	VFR

0500Z to 1500Z	FM	180° at 11 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Few at 17,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL	VFR

1500Z to 1800Z	FM	Variable at 6 kt	6+ SM	15,000 ft BKN	Broken at 15,000 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 KDEN?

The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1122Z for Denver International reads: TAF KDEN 051122Z 0512/0618 28006KT P6SM FEW150 BKN220 FM051300 24007KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220 TEMPO 0513/0515 SCT060 BKN080 FM051600 VRB06KT P6SM SCT220 FM052000 04006KT P6SM FEW220 FM052300 11007KT P6SM SKC FM060300 17009KT P6SM FEW200 FM060500 18011KT P6SM FEW170 SCT200 FM061500 VRB06KT P6SM BKN150

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 KDEN

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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