KPHX TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX · KPHX), Phoenix, AZ. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2327Z, valid 0000Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2327Z
valid 0000Z to 0600ZTAF KPHX 062327Z 0700/0806 27010G20KT P6SM FEW100 FEW180 SCT250 FM070300 34011KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150 BKN250 FM070600 28007KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150 BKN250 FM071100 VRB05KT P6SM SCT150 SCT250 FM071700 28007KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
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 | 270° at 10-20 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 10,000 ft AGL, Few at 18,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 0600Z | FM | 340° at 11 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Few at 10,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0600Z to 1100Z | FM | 280° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Few at 10,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1100Z to 1700Z | FM | Variable at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 15,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1700Z to 0600Z | FM | 280° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 15,000 ft AGL, Few at 25,000 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 KPHX?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2327Z for Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport reads: TAF KPHX 062327Z 0700/0806 27010G20KT P6SM FEW100 FEW180 SCT250 FM070300 34011KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150 BKN250 FM070600 28007KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150 BKN250 FM071100 VRB05KT P6SM SCT150 SCT250 FM071700 28007KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
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 KPHX
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.