PHKO TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole (KOA · PHKO), Kailua-Kona, HI. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1120Z, valid 1200Z to 1800Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1120Z
valid 1200Z to 1800ZTAF PHKO 051120Z 0512/0618 14009KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 FM052000 24009KT P6SM FEW050 FM060600 VRB06KT P6SM FEW030 BKN050
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200Z to 2000Z | Initial | 140° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 7,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0600Z | FM | 240° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0600Z to 1800Z | FM | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Few at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 5,000 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 PHKO?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1120Z for Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole reads: TAF PHKO 051120Z 0512/0618 14009KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 FM052000 24009KT P6SM FEW050 FM060600 VRB06KT P6SM FEW030 BKN050
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 PHKO
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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