KPHX TAF

Terminal aerodrome forecast for Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX · KPHX), Phoenix, AZ. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0520Z, valid 0600Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map

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TAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0520Z

valid 0600Z to 1200Z

TAF KPHX 050520Z 0506/0612 27004KT P6SM SKC FM050700 09005KT P6SM SKC FM052300 VRB05KT P6SM SCT200 FM060900 11004KT P6SM SCT200

Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.

Period by period

Period (UTC)	Change	Wind	Vis	Ceiling	Sky	Cat
0600Z to 0700Z	Initial	270° at 4 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Clear below 12,000 ft	VFR

0700Z to 2300Z	FM	090° at 5 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Clear below 12,000 ft	VFR

2300Z to 0900Z	FM	Variable at 5 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL	VFR

0900Z to 1200Z	FM	110° at 4 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Scattered at 20,000 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 5 Nov 2026 0520Z for Phoenix Sky Harbor International reads: TAF KPHX 050520Z 0506/0612 27004KT P6SM SKC FM050700 09005KT P6SM SKC FM052300 VRB05KT P6SM SCT200 FM060900 11004KT P6SM SCT200

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.

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