PHNY TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Lanai (LNY · PHNY), Lanai City, HI. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2327Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Lanai — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2327Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF PHNY 202327Z 2100/2124 04014KT P6SM SCT025 SCT035 TEMPO 2100/2104 BKN030 FM210500 04015KT P6SM FEW025 FM212000 05012G22KT P6SM FEW025
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 | 040° at 14 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Scattered at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0400Z | TEMPO | Calm | n/a | 3,000 ft BKN | Broken at 3,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0500Z to 2000Z | FM | 040° at 15 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 2,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0000Z | FM | 050° at 12-22 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 2,500 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- 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.
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for PHNY?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2327Z for Lanai reads: TAF PHNY 202327Z 2100/2124 04014KT P6SM SCT025 SCT035 TEMPO 2100/2104 BKN030 FM210500 04015KT P6SM FEW025 FM212000 05012G22KT P6SM FEW025
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 PHNY
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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