KFWA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Fort Wayne International (FWA · KFWA), Fort Wayne, IN. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Fort Wayne International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KFWA 202320Z 2100/2124 05013G20KT 4SM -SHRA OVC006 FM210300 06011G20KT 5SM BR OVC008 FM211000 06012G19KT P6SM BKN015 PROB30 2116/2121 6SM -SHRA OVC010 FM212100 05015G20KT P6SM OVC030
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0300Z | Initial | 050° at 13-20 kt | 4 SM | 600 ft OVC | Overcast at 600 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0300Z to 1000Z | FM | 060° at 11-20 kt | 5 SM | 800 ft OVC | Overcast at 800 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1000Z to 2100Z | FM | 060° at 12-19 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft BKN | Broken at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1600Z to 2100Z | PROB | Calm | 6+ SM | 1,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2100Z to 0000Z | FM | 050° at 15-20 kt | 6+ SM | 3,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 3,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 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 KFWA?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z for Fort Wayne International reads: TAF KFWA 202320Z 2100/2124 05013G20KT 4SM -SHRA OVC006 FM210300 06011G20KT 5SM BR OVC008 FM211000 06012G19KT P6SM BKN015 PROB30 2116/2121 6SM -SHRA OVC010 FM212100 05015G20KT P6SM OVC030
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 KFWA
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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