KPDX TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Portland International (PDX · KPDX), Portland, OR. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1133Z, valid 1200Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Portland International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1133Z
valid 1200Z to 1200ZTAF KPDX 051133Z 0512/0612 18004KT P6SM SCT015 BKN025 TEMPO 0512/0516 BKN015 OVC025 FM051800 VRB04KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200Z to 1800Z | Initial | 180° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL, Broken at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1200Z to 1600Z | TEMPO | No change | n/a | 1,500 ft BKN | Broken at 1,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1800Z to 1200Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KPDX?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1133Z for Portland International reads: TAF KPDX 051133Z 0512/0612 18004KT P6SM SCT015 BKN025 TEMPO 0512/0516 BKN015 OVC025 FM051800 VRB04KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050
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.
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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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