KPIA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA · KPIA), Peoria, IL. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KPIA 062320Z 0700/0724 18005KT P6SM SCT120 FM070900 16003KT 4SM BR VCSH FEW007 BKN012 TEMPO 0710/0714 2SM BR BKN007 FM071400 20006KT P6SM BKN015 FM071800 23007KT P6SM SCT030 BKN050
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0900Z | Initial | 180° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0900Z to 1400Z | FM | 160° at 3 kt | 4 SM | 1,200 ft BKN | Few at 700 ft AGL, Broken at 1,200 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1000Z to 1400Z | TEMPO | Calm | 2 SM | 700 ft BKN | Broken at 700 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1400Z to 1800Z | FM | 200° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft BKN | Broken at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 230° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
What the categories mean
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KPIA?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport reads: TAF KPIA 062320Z 0700/0724 18005KT P6SM SCT120 FM070900 16003KT 4SM BR VCSH FEW007 BKN012 TEMPO 0710/0714 2SM BR BKN007 FM071400 20006KT P6SM BKN015 FM071800 23007KT P6SM SCT030 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.