KFFO TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Wright-Patterson AFB (FFO · KFFO), Dayton, OH. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0550Z, valid 0500Z to 0900Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Wright-Patterson AFB — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF amended · issued 21 Sep 2026 0550Z
valid 0500Z to 0900ZTAF AMD KFFO 210550Z 2105/2209 03009KT 6000 -SHRA BR OVC008 QNH2995INS TEMPO 2105/2115 SCT008 BKN010 OVC020 BECMG 2113/2115 04012KT 8000 -SHRA OVC010 QNH3001INS BECMG 2117/2119 05012KT 9999 VCSH BKN012 OVC025 510102 QNH3002INS TEMPO 2120/2201 04012G20KT 8000 -SHRA OVC009 BECMG 2202/2203 04009KT 9999 NSW SCT020 BKN026 OVC100 QNH3007INS TX21/2119Z TN16/2111Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0500Z to 1500Z | TEMPO | Calm | n/a | 1,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 800 ft AGL, Broken at 1,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0500Z to 1300Z | Initial | 030° at 9 kt | 3.73 SM | 800 ft OVC | Overcast at 800 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1300Z to 1700Z | BECMG | 040° at 12 kt | 4.97 SM | 1,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1700Z to 0200Z | BECMG | 050° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | 1,200 ft BKN | Broken at 1,200 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2000Z to 0100Z | TEMPO | 040° at 12-20 kt | 4.97 SM | 900 ft OVC | Overcast at 900 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0200Z to 0900Z | BECMG | 040° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 2,600 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL, Broken at 2,600 ft AGL, Overcast at 10,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- BECMG
- Becoming — a gradual change over the stated window.
What the categories mean
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KFFO?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0550Z for Wright-Patterson AFB reads: TAF AMD KFFO 210550Z 2105/2209 03009KT 6000 -SHRA BR OVC008 QNH2995INS TEMPO 2105/2115 SCT008 BKN010 OVC020 BECMG 2113/2115 04012KT 8000 -SHRA OVC010 QNH3001INS BECMG 2117/2119 05012KT 9999 VCSH BKN012 OVC025 510102 QNH3002INS TEMPO 2120/2201 04012G20KT 8000 -SHRA OVC009 BECMG 2202/2203 04009KT 9999 NSW SCT020 BKN026 OVC100 QNH3007INS TX21/2119Z TN16/2111Z
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 KFFO
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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