KXNA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Northwest Arkansas National (XNA · KXNA), Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers, AR. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1125Z, valid 1200Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Northwest Arkansas National — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1125Z
valid 1200Z to 1200ZTAF KXNA 051125Z 0512/0612 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250 FM051900 31006KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250 FM052300 35006KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 0600/0604 5SM -RA BR BKN060 FM061000 01004KT P6SM SKC
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200Z to 1900Z | Initial | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 2300Z | FM | 310° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 25,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL, Broken at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2300Z to 1000Z | FM | 350° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 6,000 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0400Z | PROB | No change | 5 SM | 6,000 ft BKN | Broken at 6,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1000Z to 1200Z | FM | 010° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | 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.
- 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 KXNA?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1125Z for Northwest Arkansas National reads: TAF KXNA 051125Z 0512/0612 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250 FM051900 31006KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250 FM052300 35006KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 0600/0604 5SM -RA BR BKN060 FM061000 01004KT P6SM SKC
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 KXNA
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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