KFTW TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Fort Worth Meacham International (FTW · KFTW), Fort Worth, TX. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0245Z, valid 0300Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Fort Worth Meacham International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0245Z
valid 0300Z to 0000ZTAF KFTW 210245Z 2103/2124 06006KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN150 FM210400 12005KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250 FM212100 36008KT P6SM VCTS SCT060CB
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0300Z to 0400Z | Initial | 060° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 15,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 7,000 ft AGL, Broken at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0400Z to 2100Z | FM | 120° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2100Z to 0000Z | FM | 360° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered 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 21 Sep 2026 0245Z for Fort Worth Meacham International reads: TAF KFTW 210245Z 2103/2124 06006KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN150 FM210400 12005KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250 FM212100 36008KT P6SM VCTS SCT060CB
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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