KPIE TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE · KPIE), Pinellas Park, FL. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KPIE 062320Z 0700/0724 07006KT P6SM -RA SCT030 BKN100 BKN250 FM070200 08007KT P6SM SCT030 BKN100 BKN250 FM071900 05008KT P6SM VCTS SCT030CB BKN250 TEMPO 0720/0724 VRB20G30KT 3SM TSRA BKN030CB
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0200Z | Initial | 070° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0200Z to 1900Z | FM | 080° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0000Z | FM | 050° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0000Z | TEMPO | Variable at 20-30 kt | 3 SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Broken at 3,000 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
- 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KPIE?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport reads: TAF KPIE 062320Z 0700/0724 07006KT P6SM -RA SCT030 BKN100 BKN250 FM070200 08007KT P6SM SCT030 BKN100 BKN250 FM071900 05008KT P6SM VCTS SCT030CB BKN250 TEMPO 0720/0724 VRB20G30KT 3SM TSRA BKN030CB
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 KPIE
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.