KMKE TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for General Mitchell International Airport (MKE · KMKE), Milwaukee, WI. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2335Z, valid 0000Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below.
All of General Mitchell International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2335Z
valid 0000Z to 0600ZTAF KMKE 062335Z 0700/0806 12010KT P6SM FEW020 BKN060 FM070100 VRB03KT P6SM SCT035 FM071000 00000KT P6SM BKN012 FM071500 19004KT P6SM SCT035 FM072000 15009KT P6SM FEW035
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0100Z | Initial | 120° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 6,000 ft BKN | Few at 2,000 ft AGL, Broken at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0100Z to 1000Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1000Z to 1500Z | FM | 000° at 0 kt | 6+ SM | 1,200 ft BKN | Broken at 1,200 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1500Z to 2000Z | FM | 190° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0600Z | FM | 150° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
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.
- 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 KMKE?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2335Z for General Mitchell International Airport reads: TAF KMKE 062335Z 0700/0806 12010KT P6SM FEW020 BKN060 FM070100 VRB03KT P6SM SCT035 FM071000 00000KT P6SM BKN012 FM071500 19004KT P6SM SCT035 FM072000 15009KT P6SM FEW035
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 KMKE
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.