KDTW TAF

Terminal aerodrome forecast for Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW · KDTW), Detroit, MI. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1120Z, valid 1200Z to 1800Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map

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TAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1120Z

valid 1200Z to 1800Z

TAF KDTW 051120Z 0512/0618 23012KT P6SM OVC028 FM051600 22015G25KT P6SM SCT030 OVC040 FM060600 29007KT P6SM OVC025 TEMPO 0606/0608 5SM -SHRA OVC025 FM061500 30011KT P6SM BKN025 OVC035

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

Period by period

Period (UTC)	Change	Wind	Vis	Ceiling	Sky	Cat
1200Z to 1600Z	Initial	230° at 12 kt	6+ SM	2,800 ft OVC	Overcast at 2,800 ft AGL	MVFR

1600Z to 0600Z	FM	220° at 15-25 kt	6+ SM	4,000 ft OVC	Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 4,000 ft AGL	VFR

0600Z to 1500Z	FM	290° at 7 kt	6+ SM	2,500 ft OVC	Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL	MVFR

0600Z to 0800Z	TEMPO	No change	5 SM	2,500 ft OVC	Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL	MVFR

1500Z to 1800Z	FM	300° at 11 kt	6+ SM	2,500 ft BKN	Broken at 2,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 3,500 ft AGL	MVFR

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

MVFR: Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
VFR: Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.

Frequently asked

What is the current TAF for KDTW?

The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1120Z for Detroit Metro Wayne County reads: TAF KDTW 051120Z 0512/0618 23012KT P6SM OVC028 FM051600 22015G25KT P6SM SCT030 OVC040 FM060600 29007KT P6SM OVC025 TEMPO 0606/0608 5SM -SHRA OVC025 FM061500 30011KT P6SM BKN025 OVC035

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 KDTW

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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