KFWA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA · KFWA), Fort Wayne, IN. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
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valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KFWA 062320Z 0700/0724 VRB03KT P6SM BKN060 TEMPO 0709/0713 3SM BR BKN020 FM071500 23009KT P6SM BKN040 PROB30 0718/0723 4SM -TSRA BKN030CB
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 1500Z | Initial | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 6,000 ft BKN | Broken at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0900Z to 1300Z | TEMPO | Calm | 3 SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Broken at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1500Z to 0000Z | FM | 230° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 2300Z | PROB | Calm | 4 SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Broken at 3,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- 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.
- 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 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for Fort Wayne International Airport reads: TAF KFWA 062320Z 0700/0724 VRB03KT P6SM BKN060 TEMPO 0709/0713 3SM BR BKN020 FM071500 23009KT P6SM BKN040 PROB30 0718/0723 4SM -TSRA BKN030CB
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.