PHKO TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole (KOA · PHKO), Kailua-Kona, HI. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0537Z, valid 0600Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0537Z
valid 0600Z to 1200ZTAF PHKO 210537Z 2106/2212 14008KT P6SM FEW035 SCT050 FM212000 24008KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 FM220500 16008KT P6SM FEW035 SCT050
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 2000Z | Initial | 140° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 3,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0500Z | FM | 240° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0500Z to 1200Z | FM | 160° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 3,500 ft AGL, Scattered 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 21 Sep 2026 0537Z for Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole reads: TAF PHKO 210537Z 2106/2212 14008KT P6SM FEW035 SCT050 FM212000 24008KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 FM220500 16008KT P6SM FEW035 SCT050
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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