KLWS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Lewiston/Nez Perce County (LWS · KLWS), Lewiston, ID. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0520Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Lewiston/Nez Perce County — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0520Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF KLWS 050520Z 0506/0606 11003KT P6SM BKN015 FM051300 10003KT 4SM -SHRA OVC015 FM051900 14004KT P6SM SCT030 OVC050 FM060300 13004KT P6SM SCT050 SCT080
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 1300Z | Initial | 110° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft BKN | Broken at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1300Z to 1900Z | FM | 100° at 3 kt | 4 SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1900Z to 0300Z | FM | 140° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft OVC | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 0600Z | FM | 130° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 8,000 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 KLWS?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 0520Z for Lewiston/Nez Perce County reads: TAF KLWS 050520Z 0506/0606 11003KT P6SM BKN015 FM051300 10003KT 4SM -SHRA OVC015 FM051900 14004KT P6SM SCT030 OVC050 FM060300 13004KT P6SM SCT050 SCT080
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 KLWS
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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