KIWA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Mesa Gateway Airport (IWA · KIWA · AZA), Mesa, AZ. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2327Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Mesa Gateway Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2327Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KIWA 062327Z 0700/0724 26010KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150 BKN250 FM070300 35010KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150 BKN250 FM070600 VRB05KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150 BKN250 FM071000 12007KT P6SM SCT150 SCT250 FM071700 29009KT P6SM SCT150 BKN250
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 | 260° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Few at 10,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 0600Z | FM | 350° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Few at 10,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0600Z to 1000Z | FM | Variable at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Few at 10,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1000Z to 1700Z | FM | 120° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1700Z to 0000Z | FM | 290° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 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 KIWA?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2327Z for Mesa Gateway Airport reads: TAF KIWA 062327Z 0700/0724 26010KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150 BKN250 FM070300 35010KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150 BKN250 FM070600 VRB05KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150 BKN250 FM071000 12007KT P6SM SCT150 SCT250 FM071700 29009KT P6SM SCT150 BKN250
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 KIWA
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.