KJAX TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Jacksonville International Airport (JAX · KJAX), Jacksonville, FL. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Jacksonville International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KJAX 062321Z 0700/0724 13009KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT025 BKN040CB OVC100 FM070300 VRB02KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN100 BKN200 FM071400 08010KT P6SM -SHRA SCT025 BKN040 FM071700 08013G20KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT025 BKN040CB OVC100 TEMPO 0718/0722 VRB20G30KT 2SM +TSRA OVC020CB
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 | 130° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 4,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 1400Z | FM | Variable at 2 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL, Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1400Z to 1700Z | FM | 080° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1700Z to 0000Z | FM | 080° at 13-20 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 4,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 2200Z | TEMPO | Variable at 20-30 kt | 2 SM | 2,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,000 ft AGL | IFR |
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.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KJAX?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2321Z for Jacksonville International Airport reads: TAF KJAX 062321Z 0700/0724 13009KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT025 BKN040CB OVC100 FM070300 VRB02KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN100 BKN200 FM071400 08010KT P6SM -SHRA SCT025 BKN040 FM071700 08013G20KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT025 BKN040CB OVC100 TEMPO 0718/0722 VRB20G30KT 2SM +TSRA OVC020CB
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.