KHOU TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for William P. Hobby Airport (HOU · KHOU), Houston, TX. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0256Z, valid 0300Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of William P. Hobby Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0256Z
valid 0300Z to 0000ZTAF KHOU 070256Z 0703/0724 17010KT P6SM FEW030 BKN250 FM070400 VRB04KT P6SM FEW020 FM071500 18007KT P6SM SCT025 SCT035 FM071800 14010KT P6SM SCT040 BKN070 PROB30 0718/0721 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN050CB OVC100
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 | 170° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Few at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0400Z to 1500Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 2,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1500Z to 1800Z | FM | 180° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 140° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 7,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 7,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 2100Z | PROB | Variable at 15-25 kt | n/a | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 10,000 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 KHOU?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0256Z for William P. Hobby Airport reads: TAF KHOU 070256Z 0703/0724 17010KT P6SM FEW030 BKN250 FM070400 VRB04KT P6SM FEW020 FM071500 18007KT P6SM SCT025 SCT035 FM071800 14010KT P6SM SCT040 BKN070 PROB30 0718/0721 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN050CB OVC100
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.
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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.