KDEN TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Denver International Airport (DEN · KDEN), Denver, CO. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0117Z, valid 0100Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Denver International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0117Z
valid 0100Z to 0600ZTAF KDEN 070117Z 0701/0806 07010KT P6SM FU FEW140 FEW220 FM070300 VRB06KT P6SM FU FEW220 FM070500 19010KT P6SM FU FEW220 FM071100 23008KT P6SM FU FEW220 FM071500 VRB06KT P6SM FU FEW220 FM071800 04008KT P6SM FU FEW220 FM072100 08009KT P6SM FU FEW150 FEW220 FM080200 13007KT P6SM FU FEW150 SCT200
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0100Z to 0300Z | Initial | 070° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 14,000 ft AGL, Few at 22,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 0500Z | FM | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 22,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0500Z to 1100Z | FM | 190° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 22,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1100Z to 1500Z | FM | 230° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 22,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1500Z to 1800Z | FM | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 22,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 2100Z | FM | 040° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 22,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2100Z to 0200Z | FM | 080° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 15,000 ft AGL, Few at 22,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0200Z to 0600Z | FM | 130° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 15,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 20,000 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KDEN?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0117Z for Denver International Airport reads: TAF KDEN 070117Z 0701/0806 07010KT P6SM FU FEW140 FEW220 FM070300 VRB06KT P6SM FU FEW220 FM070500 19010KT P6SM FU FEW220 FM071100 23008KT P6SM FU FEW220 FM071500 VRB06KT P6SM FU FEW220 FM071800 04008KT P6SM FU FEW220 FM072100 08009KT P6SM FU FEW150 FEW220 FM080200 13007KT P6SM FU FEW150 SCT200
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.