KMGW TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field (MGW · KMGW), Morgantown, WV. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2328Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2328Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KMGW 202328Z 2100/2124 02005KT 6SM BR SCT008 OVC012 FM210700 04005KT 3SM -SHRA BR BKN006 TEMPO 2108/2112 1SM SHRA BR VV002 FM211500 05010G18KT 4SM -SHRA BR SCT006 BKN009
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0700Z | Initial | 020° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 1,200 ft OVC | Scattered at 800 ft AGL, Overcast at 1,200 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0700Z to 1500Z | FM | 040° at 5 kt | 3 SM | 600 ft BKN | Broken at 600 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0800Z to 1200Z | TEMPO | Calm | 1 SM | Clear | Sky obscured | IFR |
| 1500Z to 0000Z | FM | 050° at 10-18 kt | 4 SM | 900 ft BKN | Scattered at 600 ft AGL, Broken at 900 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
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 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 KMGW?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2328Z for Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field reads: TAF KMGW 202328Z 2100/2124 02005KT 6SM BR SCT008 OVC012 FM210700 04005KT 3SM -SHRA BR BKN006 TEMPO 2108/2112 1SM SHRA BR VV002 FM211500 05010G18KT 4SM -SHRA BR SCT006 BKN009
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 KMGW
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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