KPDX TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Portland International Airport (PDX · KPDX), Portland, OR. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2327Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Portland International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2327Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KPDX 062327Z 0700/0724 32006KT 5SM FU HZ SKC FM070400 33005KT 6SM HZ FU SKC
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0400Z | Initial | 320° at 6 kt | 5 SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | MVFR |
| 0400Z to 0000Z | FM | 330° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- 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 6 Aug 2026 2327Z for Portland International Airport reads: TAF KPDX 062327Z 0700/0724 32006KT 5SM FU HZ SKC FM070400 33005KT 6SM HZ FU SKC
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 KPDX
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.