KJFK TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK · KJFK), New York, NY. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2327Z, valid 0000Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below.
All of John F. Kennedy International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2327Z
valid 0000Z to 0600ZTAF KJFK 062327Z 0700/0806 18012KT P6SM BKN050 FM070300 22008KT P6SM SCT050 SCT100 FM070700 23005KT P6SM FEW025 SCT100 FM071200 24007KT P6SM FEW035 SCT100 FM071800 18011KT P6SM SCT050 PROB30 0719/0724 2SM TSRA BKN050CB FM080000 20006KT P6SM SCT050 PROB30 0800/0805 2SM TSRA BKN050CB
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 | 180° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 0700Z | FM | 220° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0700Z to 1200Z | FM | 230° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 2,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1200Z to 1800Z | FM | 240° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 3,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 180° at 11 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0000Z | PROB | Calm | 2 SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0000Z to 0600Z | FM | 200° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0500Z | PROB | Calm | 2 SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | IFR |
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.
- 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 KJFK?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2327Z for John F. Kennedy International Airport reads: TAF KJFK 062327Z 0700/0806 18012KT P6SM BKN050 FM070300 22008KT P6SM SCT050 SCT100 FM070700 23005KT P6SM FEW025 SCT100 FM071200 24007KT P6SM FEW035 SCT100 FM071800 18011KT P6SM SCT050 PROB30 0719/0724 2SM TSRA BKN050CB FM080000 20006KT P6SM SCT050 PROB30 0800/0805 2SM TSRA BKN050CB
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 KJFK
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.