KDPA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Dupage Airport (DPA · KDPA), Chicago/West Chicago, IL. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2324Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
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valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KDPA 062324Z 0700/0724 16006KT P6SM SCT030 BKN050 FM070600 VRB04KT 5SM BR SCT010 BKN035 FM071200 22008KT P6SM SCT020 BKN050
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0600Z | Initial | 160° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0600Z to 1200Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 5 SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Scattered at 1,000 ft AGL, Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1200Z to 0000Z | FM | 220° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL, Broken at 5,000 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 KDPA?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2324Z for Dupage Airport reads: TAF KDPA 062324Z 0700/0724 16006KT P6SM SCT030 BKN050 FM070600 VRB04KT 5SM BR SCT010 BKN035 FM071200 22008KT P6SM SCT020 BKN050
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.
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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.