KTPH TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Tonopah Airport (TPH · KTPH), Tonopah, NV. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Tonopah Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF KTPH 062320Z 0700/0724 22008KT P6SM SKC FM070400 23007KT P6SM FEW120 FM070700 34007KT P6SM SCT120 FM072000 20008KT P6SM VCSH BKN120
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0400Z | Initial | 220° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 0400Z to 0700Z | FM | 230° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0700Z to 2000Z | FM | 340° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 12,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0000Z | FM | 200° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 12,000 ft BKN | Broken at 12,000 ft AGL | 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 KTPH?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for Tonopah Airport reads: TAF KTPH 062320Z 0700/0724 22008KT P6SM SKC FM070400 23007KT P6SM FEW120 FM070700 34007KT P6SM SCT120 FM072000 20008KT P6SM VCSH BKN120
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 KTPH
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.