KRIW TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW · KRIW), Riverton, WY. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2329Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Central Wyoming Regional Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2329Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KRIW 062329Z 0700/0724 33015G25KT 6SM HZ SKC FM070500 33009KT 6SM HZ SKC FM070800 07010G16KT 6SM HZ SKC FM071300 31005KT 6SM HZ SKC FM072100 33014G24KT 6SM HZ SKC
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0500Z | Initial | 330° at 15-25 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0500Z to 0800Z | FM | 330° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1300Z | FM | 070° at 10-16 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1300Z to 2100Z | FM | 310° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 2100Z to 0000Z | FM | 330° at 14-24 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KRIW?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2329Z for Central Wyoming Regional Airport reads: TAF KRIW 062329Z 0700/0724 33015G25KT 6SM HZ SKC FM070500 33009KT 6SM HZ SKC FM070800 07010G16KT 6SM HZ SKC FM071300 31005KT 6SM HZ SKC FM072100 33014G24KT 6SM HZ SKC
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 KRIW
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.