KHPN TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Westchester County (HPN · KHPN), White Plains, NY. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1140Z, valid 1200Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Westchester County — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1140Z
valid 1200Z to 1200ZAMD NOT SKED Amendments not scheduled
TAF KHPN 051140Z 0512/0612 VRB03KT 4SM BR OVC003 TEMPO 0515/0516 BKN008 FM051600 18006KT 4SM BR OVC015 FM051900 18006KT P6SM BKN025 FM060300 19004KT 4SM -SHRA BR OVC008 FM060900 VRB03KT 4SM -SHRA BR OVC004 AMD NOT SKED
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200Z to 1600Z | Initial | Variable at 3 kt | 4 SM | 300 ft OVC | Overcast at 300 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 1500Z to 1600Z | TEMPO | No change | n/a | 800 ft BKN | Broken at 800 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1600Z to 1900Z | FM | 180° at 6 kt | 4 SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1900Z to 0300Z | FM | 180° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0300Z to 0900Z | FM | 190° at 4 kt | 4 SM | 800 ft OVC | Overcast at 800 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0900Z to 1200Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 4 SM | 400 ft OVC | Overcast at 400 ft AGL | LIFR |
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
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
- 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 KHPN?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1140Z for Westchester County reads: TAF KHPN 051140Z 0512/0612 VRB03KT 4SM BR OVC003 TEMPO 0515/0516 BKN008 FM051600 18006KT 4SM BR OVC015 FM051900 18006KT P6SM BKN025 FM060300 19004KT 4SM -SHRA BR OVC008 FM060900 VRB03KT 4SM -SHRA BR OVC004 AMD NOT SKED
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 KHPN
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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