KRDU TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU · KRDU), Raleigh/Durham, NC. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2338Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Raleigh-Durham International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2338Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KRDU 062338Z 0700/0724 22010KT P6SM BKN035 TEMPO 0700/0701 VRB15G30KT P6SM -TSRA BKN035CB FM070100 22006KT P6SM SCT035 TEMPO 0709/0712 SCT005 FM071800 22008KT P6SM BKN050 BKN250
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0100Z | Initial | 220° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0100Z | TEMPO | Variable at 15-30 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0100Z to 1800Z | FM | 220° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0900Z to 1200Z | TEMPO | Calm | n/a | Clear | Scattered at 500 ft AGL | — |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 220° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KRDU?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2338Z for Raleigh-Durham International Airport reads: TAF KRDU 062338Z 0700/0724 22010KT P6SM BKN035 TEMPO 0700/0701 VRB15G30KT P6SM -TSRA BKN035CB FM070100 22006KT P6SM SCT035 TEMPO 0709/0712 SCT005 FM071800 22008KT P6SM BKN050 BKN250
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 KRDU
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.