PHLI TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Lihue (LIH · PHLI), Lihue, HI. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1725Z, valid 1800Z to 1800Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Lihue — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1725Z
valid 1800Z to 1800ZTAF PHLI 051725Z 0518/0618 05017KT P6SM VCSH BKN025 FM052000 05016G26KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 OVC050 FM060600 05017KT P6SM -SHRA OVC025
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800Z to 2000Z | Initial | 050° at 17 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2000Z to 0600Z | FM | 050° at 16-26 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft OVC | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0600Z to 1800Z | FM | 050° at 17 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for PHLI?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1725Z for Lihue reads: TAF PHLI 051725Z 0518/0618 05017KT P6SM VCSH BKN025 FM052000 05016G26KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 OVC050 FM060600 05017KT P6SM -SHRA OVC025
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 PHLI
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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