KEYW TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Key West International (EYW · KEYW), Key West, FL. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0216Z, valid 0200Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
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valid 0200Z to 0000ZTAF KEYW 210216Z 2102/2124 VRB06KT P6SM VCTS FEW025CB BKN150 TEMPO 2106/2109 4SM -SHRA SCT025 FM211200 21007KT P6SM VCSH FEW025 OVC120
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0200Z to 1200Z | Initial | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 15,000 ft BKN | Few at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0600Z to 0900Z | TEMPO | Calm | 4 SM | Clear | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1200Z to 0000Z | FM | 210° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 12,000 ft OVC | Few at 2,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- 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 KEYW?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0216Z for Key West International reads: TAF KEYW 210216Z 2102/2124 VRB06KT P6SM VCTS FEW025CB BKN150 TEMPO 2106/2109 4SM -SHRA SCT025 FM211200 21007KT P6SM VCSH FEW025 OVC120
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 KEYW
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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