PHKO TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA · PHKO), Kailua-Kona, HI. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2333Z, valid 0000Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2333Z
valid 0000Z to 0600ZTAF PHKO 062333Z 0700/0806 23009KT P6SM FEW020 SCT050 FM070500 VRB05KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050 FM072000 23010KT P6SM FEW020 FM080500 VRB05KT P6SM FEW030
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0500Z | Initial | 230° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 2,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0500Z to 2000Z | FM | Variable at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0500Z | FM | 230° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 2,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0500Z to 0600Z | FM | Variable at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 3,000 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 6 Aug 2026 2333Z for Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole reads: TAF PHKO 062333Z 0700/0806 23009KT P6SM FEW020 SCT050 FM070500 VRB05KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050 FM072000 23010KT P6SM FEW020 FM080500 VRB05KT P6SM FEW030
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.