KJAX TAF

Terminal aerodrome forecast for Jacksonville International (JAX · KJAX), Jacksonville, FL. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0523Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map

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TAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0523Z

valid 0600Z to 0600Z

TAF KJAX 050523Z 0506/0606 12005KT P6SM SCT030 SCT070 BKN250 FM050800 00000KT P6SM SCT015 SCT120 SCT250 TEMPO 0510/0513 00000KT 6SM BR BKN012 FM051300 19005KT P6SM SCT015 SCT250 FM052000 10005KT P6SM VCSH FEW035 SCT120 FM060200 VRB02KT P6SM SCT250

Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.

Period by period

Period (UTC)	Change	Wind	Vis	Ceiling	Sky	Cat
0600Z to 0800Z	Initial	120° at 5 kt	6+ SM	25,000 ft BKN	Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 7,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL	VFR

0800Z to 1300Z	FM	Calm	6+ SM	Clear	Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL	VFR

1000Z to 1300Z	TEMPO	Calm	6+ SM	1,200 ft BKN	Broken at 1,200 ft AGL	MVFR

1300Z to 2000Z	FM	190° at 5 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL	VFR

2000Z to 0200Z	FM	100° at 5 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Few at 3,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL	VFR

0200Z to 0600Z	FM	Variable at 2 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL	VFR

What the change groups mean

FM: From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
TEMPO: Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.

What the categories mean

VFR: Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 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 KJAX?

The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 0523Z for Jacksonville International reads: TAF KJAX 050523Z 0506/0606 12005KT P6SM SCT030 SCT070 BKN250 FM050800 00000KT P6SM SCT015 SCT120 SCT250 TEMPO 0510/0513 00000KT 6SM BR BKN012 FM051300 19005KT P6SM SCT015 SCT250 FM052000 10005KT P6SM VCSH FEW035 SCT120 FM060200 VRB02KT P6SM SCT250

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 KJAX

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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