KRDG TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (RDG · KRDG), Reading, PA. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0541Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0541Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF KRDG 050541Z 0506/0606 14005KT P6SM BKN020 FM051200 17004KT 4SM -DZ BR OVC010 FM051500 20009G18KT P6SM VCSH OVC015 PROB30 0515/0521 4SM -SHRA OVC010 FM060000 20005KT 4SM -SHRA OVC010
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 1200Z | Initial | 140° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Broken at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1200Z to 1500Z | FM | 170° at 4 kt | 4 SM | 1,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1500Z to 0000Z | FM | 200° at 9-18 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1500Z to 2100Z | PROB | No change | 4 SM | 1,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0000Z to 0600Z | FM | 200° at 5 kt | 4 SM | 1,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KRDG?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 0541Z for Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field reads: TAF KRDG 050541Z 0506/0606 14005KT P6SM BKN020 FM051200 17004KT 4SM -DZ BR OVC010 FM051500 20009G18KT P6SM VCSH OVC015 PROB30 0515/0521 4SM -SHRA OVC010 FM060000 20005KT 4SM -SHRA OVC010
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 KRDG
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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