KIAG TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Niagara Falls International (IAG · KIAG), Niagara Falls, NY. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1120Z, valid 1200Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Niagara Falls International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1120Z
valid 1200Z to 1200ZTAF KIAG 051120Z 0512/0612 22012G20KT 6SM -SHRA OVC020 FM051300 23013G21KT P6SM OVC025 FM051600 24016G27KT P6SM BKN035 FM052000 24014G24KT P6SM BKN060 FM060000 24008KT P6SM BKN045 PROB30 0604/0610 6SM -SHRA FM061000 20004KT P6SM -SHRA OVC035
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200Z to 1300Z | Initial | 220° at 12-20 kt | 6+ SM | 2,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1300Z to 1600Z | FM | 230° at 13-21 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1600Z to 2000Z | FM | 240° at 16-27 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0000Z | FM | 240° at 14-24 kt | 6+ SM | 6,000 ft BKN | Broken at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 1000Z | FM | 240° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 4,500 ft BKN | Broken at 4,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0400Z to 1000Z | PROB | No change | 6+ SM | Clear | No cloud forecast | VFR |
| 1000Z to 1200Z | FM | 200° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KIAG?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1120Z for Niagara Falls International reads: TAF KIAG 051120Z 0512/0612 22012G20KT 6SM -SHRA OVC020 FM051300 23013G21KT P6SM OVC025 FM051600 24016G27KT P6SM BKN035 FM052000 24014G24KT P6SM BKN060 FM060000 24008KT P6SM BKN045 PROB30 0604/0610 6SM -SHRA FM061000 20004KT P6SM -SHRA OVC035
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 KIAG
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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