KIWA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Mesa Gateway (IWA · KIWA), Phoenix, AZ. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2325Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Mesa Gateway — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2325Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KIWA 202325Z 2100/2124 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250 FM210600 12006KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250 FM211700 17005KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250 FM212100 23006KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0600Z | Initial | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0600Z to 1700Z | FM | 120° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1700Z to 2100Z | FM | 170° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2100Z to 0000Z | FM | 230° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 10,000 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 20 Sep 2026 2325Z for Mesa Gateway reads: TAF KIWA 202325Z 2100/2124 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250 FM210600 12006KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250 FM211700 17005KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250 FM212100 23006KT P6SM SCT100 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.
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