KJFK TAF

Terminal aerodrome forecast for John F Kennedy International (JFK · KJFK), New York, NY. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0239Z, valid 0300Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map

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TAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0239Z

valid 0300Z to 0600Z

TAF KJFK 210239Z 2103/2206 36010KT P6SM -DZ SCT007 SCT015 BKN030 FM210900 36013KT P6SM BKN035 FM211200 01016G23KT P6SM BKN050 FM211800 03012G20KT P6SM BKN100 FM212100 03011KT P6SM BKN100

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

Period by period

Period (UTC)	Change	Wind	Vis	Ceiling	Sky	Cat
0300Z to 0900Z	Initial	360° at 10 kt	6+ SM	3,000 ft BKN	Scattered at 700 ft AGL, Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL, Broken at 3,000 ft AGL	MVFR
0900Z to 1200Z	FM	360° at 13 kt	6+ SM	3,500 ft BKN	Broken at 3,500 ft AGL	VFR
1200Z to 1800Z	FM	010° at 16-23 kt	6+ SM	5,000 ft BKN	Broken at 5,000 ft AGL	VFR
1800Z to 2100Z	FM	030° at 12-20 kt	6+ SM	10,000 ft BKN	Broken at 10,000 ft AGL	VFR
2100Z to 0600Z	FM	030° at 11 kt	6+ SM	10,000 ft BKN	Broken at 10,000 ft AGL	VFR

What the change groups mean

FM: From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.

What the categories mean

MVFR: Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
VFR: Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.

Frequently asked

What is the current TAF for KJFK?

The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0239Z for John F Kennedy International reads: TAF KJFK 210239Z 2103/2206 36010KT P6SM -DZ SCT007 SCT015 BKN030 FM210900 36013KT P6SM BKN035 FM211200 01016G23KT P6SM BKN050 FM211800 03012G20KT P6SM BKN100 FM212100 03011KT P6SM BKN100

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.

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