KOWB TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Owensboro Daviess County Airport (OWB · KOWB), Owensboro, KY. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Owensboro Daviess County Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KOWB 062320Z 0700/0724 00000KT P6SM SCT150 FM071400 21009KT P6SM SCT050 BKN200 PROB30 0719/0723 5SM -TSRA BKN035CB
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 1400Z | Initial | 000° at 0 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1400Z to 0000Z | FM | 210° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 20,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL, Broken at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 2300Z | PROB | Calm | 5 SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
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 KOWB?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for Owensboro Daviess County Airport reads: TAF KOWB 062320Z 0700/0724 00000KT P6SM SCT150 FM071400 21009KT P6SM SCT050 BKN200 PROB30 0719/0723 5SM -TSRA BKN035CB
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 KOWB
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.