KDFW TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW · KDFW), Dallas-Fort Worth, TX. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1120Z, valid 1200Z to 1800Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Dallas-Fort Worth International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1120Z
valid 1200Z to 1800ZTAF KDFW 051120Z 0512/0618 17009KT P6SM FEW250 FM060100 36010KT P6SM SCT040
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200Z to 0100Z | Initial | 170° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0100Z to 1800Z | FM | 360° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 4,000 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 KDFW?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1120Z for Dallas-Fort Worth International reads: TAF KDFW 051120Z 0512/0618 17009KT P6SM FEW250 FM060100 36010KT P6SM SCT040
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.
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