KRSW TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Southwest Florida International (RSW · KRSW), Fort Myers, FL. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2332Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Southwest Florida International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2332Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KRSW 202332Z 2100/2124 06010KT P6SM VCTS SCT025CB BKN080 TEMPO 2100/2102 VRB10G20KT 3SM TSRA BKN025CB FM210300 09004KT P6SM FEW020 SCT080 BKN250 FM211800 25006KT P6SM VCTS SCT030CB SCT080 BKN250
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 | 060° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 8,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 8,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0200Z | TEMPO | Variable at 10-20 kt | 3 SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0300Z to 1800Z | FM | 090° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Few at 2,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 8,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | 250° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 8,000 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.
- 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 KRSW?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2332Z for Southwest Florida International reads: TAF KRSW 202332Z 2100/2124 06010KT P6SM VCTS SCT025CB BKN080 TEMPO 2100/2102 VRB10G20KT 3SM TSRA BKN025CB FM210300 09004KT P6SM FEW020 SCT080 BKN250 FM211800 25006KT P6SM VCTS SCT030CB SCT080 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 KRSW
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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