KPVW TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Hale County (PVW · KPVW), Plainview, TX. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1226Z, valid 1200Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Hale County — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1226Z
valid 1200Z to 1200ZTAF KPVW 051226Z 0512/0612 33015KT P6SM FEW020 FM051330 34020G30KT P6SM OVC015 FM060000 36011KT P6SM FEW020
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200Z to 1330Z | Initial | 330° at 15 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 2,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1330Z to 0000Z | FM | 340° at 20-30 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0000Z to 1200Z | FM | 360° at 11 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 2,000 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.
- 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 KPVW?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1226Z for Hale County reads: TAF KPVW 051226Z 0512/0612 33015KT P6SM FEW020 FM051330 34020G30KT P6SM OVC015 FM060000 36011KT P6SM FEW020
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 KPVW
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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