KSWF TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for New York Stewart International Airport (SWF · KSWF), Newburgh, NY. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0123Z, valid 0100Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below.
All of New York Stewart International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0123Z
valid 0100Z to 0600ZTAF KSWF 070123Z 0701/0806 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN040 TEMPO 0702/0706 4SM SHRA BKN050 FM070600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT020 BKN035 FM071600 27006KT P6SM BKN040 PROB30 0719/0724 2SM TSRA BKN050CB FM080000 23004KT P6SM SCT050 PROB30 0800/0805 2SM TSRA BKN050CB AMD NOT SKED
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0100Z to 0600Z | Initial | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0200Z to 0600Z | TEMPO | Calm | 4 SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0600Z to 1600Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL, Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1600Z to 0000Z | FM | 270° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0000Z | PROB | Calm | 2 SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0000Z to 0600Z | FM | 230° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0500Z | PROB | Calm | 2 SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | IFR |
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.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for KSWF?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0123Z for New York Stewart International Airport reads: TAF KSWF 070123Z 0701/0806 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN040 TEMPO 0702/0706 4SM SHRA BKN050 FM070600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT020 BKN035 FM071600 27006KT P6SM BKN040 PROB30 0719/0724 2SM TSRA BKN050CB FM080000 23004KT P6SM SCT050 PROB30 0800/0805 2SM TSRA BKN050CB AMD NOT SKED
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 KSWF
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.