KSWF TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for New York Stewart International (SWF · KSWF), New York, NY. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1431Z, valid 1500Z to 1800Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of New York Stewart International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1431Z
valid 1500Z to 1800ZAMD NOT SKED Amendments not scheduled
TAF KSWF 051431Z 0515/0618 21009KT 6SM BR VCSH OVC030 FM051900 22008KT 6SM BR VCSH BKN015 FM052300 22004KT P6SM BKN025 FM060300 22004KT 4SM -SHRA BR OVC008 FM060900 VRB03KT 2SM BR OVC007 AMD NOT SKED
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1500Z to 1900Z | Initial | 210° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 3,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 3,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1900Z to 2300Z | FM | 220° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft BKN | Broken at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2300Z to 0300Z | FM | 220° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0300Z to 0900Z | FM | 220° at 4 kt | 4 SM | 800 ft OVC | Overcast at 800 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0900Z to 1800Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 2 SM | 700 ft OVC | Overcast at 700 ft AGL | IFR |
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.
- 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 5 Nov 2026 1431Z for New York Stewart International reads: TAF KSWF 051431Z 0515/0618 21009KT 6SM BR VCSH OVC030 FM051900 22008KT 6SM BR VCSH BKN015 FM052300 22004KT P6SM BKN025 FM060300 22004KT 4SM -SHRA BR OVC008 FM060900 VRB03KT 2SM BR OVC007 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.
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