KPAE TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Seattle Paine Field International (PAE · KPAE), Everett, WA. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0523Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Seattle Paine Field International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0523Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF KPAE 050523Z 0506/0606 16011KT 6SM -RA BR OVC035 FM051000 17007KT P6SM -SHRA OVC022 FM051600 16006KT P6SM OVC015 FM052100 17008KT P6SM SCT030 BKN050
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 1000Z | Initial | 160° at 11 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1000Z to 1600Z | FM | 170° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 2,200 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,200 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1600Z to 2100Z | FM | 160° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2100Z to 0600Z | FM | 170° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,000 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.
- 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 KPAE?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 0523Z for Seattle Paine Field International reads: TAF KPAE 050523Z 0506/0606 16011KT 6SM -RA BR OVC035 FM051000 17007KT P6SM -SHRA OVC022 FM051600 16006KT P6SM OVC015 FM052100 17008KT P6SM SCT030 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 KPAE
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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