KMTW TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Manitowoc County Airport (MTW · KMTW), Manitowoc, WI. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Manitowoc County Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KMTW 062320Z 0700/0724 17010KT P6SM SKC FM070100 16004KT P6SM FEW200 FM070600 VRB03KT 3SM BR SCT002 TEMPO 0708/0712 1/2SM FG VV002 FM071400 19006KT P6SM SCT035 FM071800 15010KT P6SM SCT040
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 | 170° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0100Z to 0600Z | FM | 160° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0600Z to 1400Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 3 SM | Clear | Scattered at 200 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0800Z to 1200Z | TEMPO | Calm | 0.5 SM | Clear | Sky obscured | LIFR |
| 1400Z to 1800Z | FM | 190° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 150° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 4,000 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.
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KMTW?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for Manitowoc County Airport reads: TAF KMTW 062320Z 0700/0724 17010KT P6SM SKC FM070100 16004KT P6SM FEW200 FM070600 VRB03KT 3SM BR SCT002 TEMPO 0708/0712 1/2SM FG VV002 FM071400 19006KT P6SM SCT035 FM071800 15010KT P6SM SCT040
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 KMTW
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.