KPVD TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Rhode Island Tf Green International (PVD · KPVD), Providence, RI. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2336Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Rhode Island Tf Green International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2336Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KPVD 202336Z 2100/2124 14007KT 3SM -RA BR SCT006 OVC010 FM210300 17006KT 3SM BR VCSH SCT004 OVC006 FM210500 35005KT 2SM BR OVC004 FM211200 01011G20KT P6SM BKN008 FM211400 02011G21KT P6SM BKN035 FM211600 02011G20KT P6SM BKN090 FM212200 04008KT P6SM BKN200
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0300Z | Initial | 140° at 7 kt | 3 SM | 1,000 ft OVC | Scattered at 600 ft AGL, Overcast at 1,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0300Z to 0500Z | FM | 170° at 6 kt | 3 SM | 600 ft OVC | Scattered at 400 ft AGL, Overcast at 600 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0500Z to 1200Z | FM | 350° at 5 kt | 2 SM | 400 ft OVC | Overcast at 400 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 1200Z to 1400Z | FM | 010° at 11-20 kt | 6+ SM | 800 ft BKN | Broken at 800 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1400Z to 1600Z | FM | 020° at 11-21 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1600Z to 2200Z | FM | 020° at 11-20 kt | 6+ SM | 9,000 ft BKN | Broken at 9,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2200Z to 0000Z | FM | 040° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 20,000 ft BKN | Broken 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
- 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.
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KPVD?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2336Z for Rhode Island Tf Green International reads: TAF KPVD 202336Z 2100/2124 14007KT 3SM -RA BR SCT006 OVC010 FM210300 17006KT 3SM BR VCSH SCT004 OVC006 FM210500 35005KT 2SM BR OVC004 FM211200 01011G20KT P6SM BKN008 FM211400 02011G21KT P6SM BKN035 FM211600 02011G20KT P6SM BKN090 FM212200 04008KT P6SM BKN200
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.
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