KTPA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Tampa International Airport (TPA · KTPA), Tampa, FL. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below.
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valid 0000Z to 0600ZTAF KTPA 062320Z 0700/0806 07005KT P6SM -RA SCT030 BKN100 BKN250 FM070200 07005KT P6SM SCT030 BKN100 BKN250 FM071900 05008KT P6SM VCTS SCT030CB BKN250 TEMPO 0720/0724 VRB20G30KT 3SM TSRA BKN030CB FM080200 06005KT P6SM SCT030 BKN100 BKN250
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0200Z | Initial | 070° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0200Z to 1900Z | FM | 070° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 0200Z | FM | 050° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0000Z | TEMPO | Variable at 20-30 kt | 3 SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Broken at 3,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0200Z to 0600Z | FM | 060° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
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 KTPA?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for Tampa International Airport reads: TAF KTPA 062320Z 0700/0806 07005KT P6SM -RA SCT030 BKN100 BKN250 FM070200 07005KT P6SM SCT030 BKN100 BKN250 FM071900 05008KT P6SM VCTS SCT030CB BKN250 TEMPO 0720/0724 VRB20G30KT 3SM TSRA BKN030CB FM080200 06005KT P6SM SCT030 BKN100 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 KTPA
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.