KPIA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for General Downing - Peoria International (PIA · KPIA), Peoria, IL. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1131Z, valid 1200Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of General Downing - Peoria International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1131Z
valid 1200Z to 1200ZTAF KPIA 051131Z 0512/0612 23010KT P6SM SCT015 BKN020 FM052000 27009KT 6SM -SHRA SCT009 OVC012 TEMPO 0521/0601 4SM -SHRA BR OVC009 FM060100 33010G18KT P6SM SCT009 OVC012 FM061100 35010KT P6SM BKN025
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200Z to 2000Z | Initial | 230° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL, Broken at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2000Z to 0100Z | FM | 270° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 1,200 ft OVC | Scattered at 900 ft AGL, Overcast at 1,200 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2100Z to 0100Z | TEMPO | No change | 4 SM | 900 ft OVC | Overcast at 900 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0100Z to 1100Z | FM | 330° at 10-18 kt | 6+ SM | 1,200 ft OVC | Scattered at 900 ft AGL, Overcast at 1,200 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1100Z to 1200Z | FM | 350° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
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
- 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 5 Nov 2026 1131Z for General Downing - Peoria International reads: TAF KPIA 051131Z 0512/0612 23010KT P6SM SCT015 BKN020 FM052000 27009KT 6SM -SHRA SCT009 OVC012 TEMPO 0521/0601 4SM -SHRA BR OVC009 FM060100 33010G18KT P6SM SCT009 OVC012 FM061100 35010KT P6SM BKN025
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 KPIA
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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