KMIA TAF

Terminal aerodrome forecast for Miami International (MIA · KMIA), Miami, FL. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0520Z, valid 0600Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map

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TAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0520Z

valid 0600Z to 1200Z

TAF KMIA 210520Z 2106/2212 VRB04KT P6SM SCT030 SCT050 FM210800 VRB04KT P6SM VCTS SCT030CB BKN050 FM211600 17006KT P6SM VCTS SCT030CB BKN050 BKN250 TEMPO 2118/2121 VRB15G25KT 3SM TSRA BKN020CB FM220100 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN050 BKN250

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

Period by period

Period (UTC)	Change	Wind	Vis	Ceiling	Sky	Cat
0600Z to 0800Z	Initial	Variable at 4 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL	VFR
0800Z to 1600Z	FM	Variable at 4 kt	6+ SM	5,000 ft BKN	Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 5,000 ft AGL	VFR
1600Z to 0100Z	FM	170° at 6 kt	6+ SM	5,000 ft BKN	Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 5,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL	VFR
1800Z to 2100Z	TEMPO	Variable at 15-25 kt	3 SM	2,000 ft BKN	Broken at 2,000 ft AGL	MVFR
0100Z to 1200Z	FM	Variable at 4 kt	6+ SM	5,000 ft BKN	Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 5,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL	VFR

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.
MVFR: Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.

Frequently asked

What is the current TAF for KMIA?

The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0520Z for Miami International reads: TAF KMIA 210520Z 2106/2212 VRB04KT P6SM SCT030 SCT050 FM210800 VRB04KT P6SM VCTS SCT030CB BKN050 FM211600 17006KT P6SM VCTS SCT030CB BKN050 BKN250 TEMPO 2118/2121 VRB15G25KT 3SM TSRA BKN020CB FM220100 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN050 BKN250

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 KMIA

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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