KFSW TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Fort Madison Municipal Airport (FSW · KFSW · FMS), Fort Madison, IA. This field does not issue a terminal forecast.
All of Fort Madison Municipal Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherNo KFSW TAF
Only a minority of US airports issue a terminal aerodrome forecast, and Fort Madison Municipal Airport is not one of them. The nearest forecasting stations are:
| Station | Airport | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| KBRL TAF | Southeast Iowa Regional Airport | 12 NM on the 051° radial |
| KUIN TAF | Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field | 43 NM on the 172° radial |
| KOTM TAF | Ottumwa Regional Airport | 58 NM on the 298° radial |
A TAF from a field this far away describes its own airport, not KFSW. Read it as the regional trend and confirm with the nearest observation.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KFSW?
Fort Madison Municipal Airport does not issue a terminal aerodrome forecast.
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 KFSW
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.