Weather Forecast - Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) for KDCA

KDCA
DCA

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast

Issued: Sep 16, 2025 05:35 UTC
Valid From: Jan 1, 1970 00:00 UTC
Valid To: Jan 1, 1970 00:00 UTC

Forecast (TAF)

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TAF KDCA 160535Z 1606/1712 04008KT P6SM BKN140 OVC200 FM161400 04014G26KT P6SM OVC060 FM161700 04016G30KT P6SM VCSH OVC050 PROB30 1617/1621 3SM SHRA BKN035 FM162200 03013G24KT 6SM -SHRA SCT025 OVC040 FM170200 03014G22KT 5SM -SHRA BR OVC025 FM170500 03013G21KT 5SM -SHRA BR OVC015
Upcoming Changes (Next 12 Hours)
06:08Z BASE
+0h
VFR 40° 8kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 14,000ft
14:00Z FM161400
+8h
VFR 40° 14kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 6,000ft
17:00Z FM161700
+11h
VFR 40° 16kt
Visibility: >6SM
Ceiling: 5,000ft
17:00Z PROB30
+11h
MVFR
Visibility: 3SM
Ceiling: 3,500ft
Showers Rain

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About TAF Weather Forecasts

TAF (Terminal Aerodrome Forecast) is the standardized format for aviation weather forecasts at airports worldwide. This page displays the current TAF forecast for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (KDCA), providing essential forecast information for flight planning and aviation operations.

TAF forecasts typically cover 24 to 30 hours and include detailed predictions of wind, visibility, weather phenomena, and cloud conditions. The forecast uses change indicators like BECMG (becoming), TEMPO (temporary), and PROB (probability) to describe expected weather transitions and their timing.

Aviation forecasts are issued by qualified meteorologists and updated regularly. TAF data is essential for flight planning, fuel calculations, and alternate airport selection. Always consult the most recent forecast and consider METAR observations when making flight decisions.