KPHL TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Philadelphia International Airport (PHL · KPHL), Philadelphia, PA. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2325Z, valid 0000Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Philadelphia International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2325Z
valid 0000Z to 0600ZTAF KPHL 062325Z 0700/0806 23006KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 FM070300 22004KT P6SM SCT080 FM071400 23006KT P6SM FEW080 FM072300 23005KT P6SM VCTS SCT080CB FM080300 21003KT 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 0300Z | Initial | 230° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 1400Z | FM | 220° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 8,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1400Z to 2300Z | FM | 230° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 8,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2300Z to 0300Z | FM | 230° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 8,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 0600Z | FM | 210° at 3 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.
What the categories mean
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KPHL?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2325Z for Philadelphia International Airport reads: TAF KPHL 062325Z 0700/0806 23006KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 FM070300 22004KT P6SM SCT080 FM071400 23006KT P6SM FEW080 FM072300 23005KT P6SM VCTS SCT080CB FM080300 21003KT 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 KPHL
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.