KDFW TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW · KDFW), Dallas-Fort Worth, TX. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0248Z, valid 0300Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0248Z
valid 0300Z to 0600ZTAF KDFW 070248Z 0703/0806 17010KT P6SM SCT250
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0300Z to 0600Z | Initial | 170° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
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 KDFW?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0248Z for Dallas Fort Worth International Airport reads: TAF KDFW 070248Z 0703/0806 17010KT P6SM SCT250
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 KDFW
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.