KPVD TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD · KPVD), Providence/Warwick, RI. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KPVD 062320Z 0700/0724 22006KT P6SM SCT050 FM070800 23003KT 6SM BR BKN008 FM070900 23003KT 3SM BR OVC004 FM071300 24003KT P6SM SCT015 FM071700 22006KT P6SM SCT050
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0800Z | Initial | 220° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0800Z to 0900Z | FM | 230° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 800 ft BKN | Broken at 800 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0900Z to 1300Z | FM | 230° at 3 kt | 3 SM | 400 ft OVC | Overcast at 400 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 1300Z to 1700Z | FM | 240° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1700Z to 0000Z | FM | 220° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 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.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KPVD?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport reads: TAF KPVD 062320Z 0700/0724 22006KT P6SM SCT050 FM070800 23003KT 6SM BR BKN008 FM070900 23003KT 3SM BR OVC004 FM071300 24003KT P6SM SCT015 FM071700 22006KT P6SM SCT050
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 KPVD
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.