KEDW TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Edwards Air Force Base (EDW · KEDW), Edwards, CA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2200Z, valid 2200Z to 0300Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Edwards Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF amended · issued 6 Aug 2026 2200Z
valid 2200Z to 0300ZTAF AMD KEDW 062200Z 0622/0803 23015KT 9999 FEW200 QNH2995INS BECMG 0623/0624 24015G25KT 9999 FEW200 510006 QNH2991INS BECMG 0703/0704 24015G25KT 9999 SCT170 510006 QNH2994INS BECMG 0706/0707 23012KT 9999 SCT170 QNH2999INS BECMG 0712/0713 VRB05KT 9999 SCT170 QNH3001INS BECMG 0715/0716 23008KT 9999 FEW250 QNH3006INS TX42/0622Z TN23/0713Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 0622 NEXT 0713
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2200Z to 2300Z | Initial | 230° at 15 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2300Z to 0300Z | BECMG | 240° at 15-25 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 0600Z | BECMG | 240° at 15-25 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 17,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0600Z to 1200Z | BECMG | 230° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 17,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1200Z to 1500Z | BECMG | Variable at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 17,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1500Z to 0300Z | BECMG | 230° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- BECMG
- Becoming — a gradual change over the stated window.
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 KEDW?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2200Z for Edwards Air Force Base reads: TAF AMD KEDW 062200Z 0622/0803 23015KT 9999 FEW200 QNH2995INS BECMG 0623/0624 24015G25KT 9999 FEW200 510006 QNH2991INS BECMG 0703/0704 24015G25KT 9999 SCT170 510006 QNH2994INS BECMG 0706/0707 23012KT 9999 SCT170 QNH2999INS BECMG 0712/0713 VRB05KT 9999 SCT170 QNH3001INS BECMG 0715/0716 23008KT 9999 FEW250 QNH3006INS TX42/0622Z TN23/0713Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 0622 NEXT 0713
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 KEDW
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.