PHTO TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Hilo International (ITO · PHTO), Hilo, HI. Issued 4 Nov 2026 2323Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
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valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF PHTO 042323Z 0500/0524 34007KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 OVC050 FM050400 VRB05KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 BKN030 FM051900 34007KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0400Z | Initial | 340° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft OVC | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0400Z to 1900Z | FM | Variable at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL, Broken at 3,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1900Z to 0000Z | FM | 340° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL, Broken 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.
- 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 PHTO?
The forecast issued 4 Nov 2026 2323Z for Hilo International reads: TAF PHTO 042323Z 0500/0524 34007KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 OVC050 FM050400 VRB05KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 BKN030 FM051900 34007KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040
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 PHTO
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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