KFTW TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Fort Worth Meacham International (FTW · KFTW), Fort Worth, TX. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0533Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Fort Worth Meacham International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0533Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF KFTW 050533Z 0506/0606 15007KT P6SM SKC FM051800 19010G20KT P6SM SKC FM052200 19005KT P6SM SCT250 FM060100 01011KT P6SM BKN060
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 1800Z | Initial | 150° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1800Z to 2200Z | FM | 190° at 10-20 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 2200Z to 0100Z | FM | 190° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0100Z to 0600Z | FM | 010° at 11 kt | 6+ SM | 6,000 ft BKN | Broken at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KFTW?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 0533Z for Fort Worth Meacham International reads: TAF KFTW 050533Z 0506/0606 15007KT P6SM SKC FM051800 19010G20KT P6SM SKC FM052200 19005KT P6SM SCT250 FM060100 01011KT P6SM BKN060
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 KFTW
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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