PHNL TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Daniel K Inouye International (HNL · PHNL), Honolulu, HI. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0859Z, valid 0900Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Daniel K Inouye International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0859Z
valid 0900Z to 1200ZTAF PHNL 210859Z 2109/2212 05009KT P6SM FEW025 SCT040 FM211800 06015G25KT P6SM FEW025 FEW045 FM220500 05012KT P6SM FEW025 FEW040
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0900Z to 1800Z | Initial | 050° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 2,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0500Z | FM | 060° at 15-25 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 2,500 ft AGL, Few at 4,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0500Z to 1200Z | FM | 050° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 2,500 ft AGL, Few at 4,000 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 PHNL?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0859Z for Daniel K Inouye International reads: TAF PHNL 210859Z 2109/2212 05009KT P6SM FEW025 SCT040 FM211800 06015G25KT P6SM FEW025 FEW045 FM220500 05012KT P6SM FEW025 FEW040
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 PHNL
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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