PHTO TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Hilo International Airport (ITO · PHTO), Hilo, HI. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2333Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Hilo International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2333Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF PHTO 062333Z 0700/0724 04009KT P6SM FEW020 SCT035 FM070500 23005KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 BKN050 FM071600 23005KT 6SM -SHRA SCT020 BKN050 FM072000 04011KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 BKN050
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 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 2,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0500Z to 1600Z | FM | 230° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL, Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1600Z to 2000Z | FM | 230° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL, Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2000Z to 0000Z | FM | 040° at 11 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL, Broken 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 PHTO?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2333Z for Hilo International Airport reads: TAF PHTO 062333Z 0700/0724 04009KT P6SM FEW020 SCT035 FM070500 23005KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 BKN050 FM071600 23005KT 6SM -SHRA SCT020 BKN050 FM072000 04011KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 BKN050
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.