KPAM TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Tyndall Air Force Base (PAM · KPAM), Panama City, FL. Issued 6 Aug 2026 1900Z, valid 1900Z to 0100Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Tyndall Air Force Base — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 1900Z
valid 1900Z to 0100ZTAF KPAM 061900Z 0619/0801 22009KT 9999 SCT025 QNH3007INS TEMPO 0620/0623 VCTS BECMG 0701/0702 12006KT 9999 SCT020 QNH3010INS TEMPO 0709/0713 09009KT 6000 -SHRA BKN020 BECMG 0715/0716 15009KT 9999 SCT020 BKN040 QNH3005INS TEMPO 0717/0721 21012G18KT 8000 -TSRA BKN025CB TX33/0620Z TN24/0711Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900Z to 0100Z | Initial | 220° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2000Z to 2300Z | TEMPO | Calm | n/a | Clear | No cloud forecast | — |
| 0100Z to 1500Z | BECMG | 120° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0900Z to 1300Z | TEMPO | 090° at 9 kt | 3.73 SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Broken at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1500Z to 0100Z | BECMG | 150° at 9 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL, Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1700Z to 2100Z | TEMPO | 210° at 12-18 kt | 4.97 SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- BECMG
- Becoming — a gradual change over the stated window.
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 KPAM?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 1900Z for Tyndall Air Force Base reads: TAF KPAM 061900Z 0619/0801 22009KT 9999 SCT025 QNH3007INS TEMPO 0620/0623 VCTS BECMG 0701/0702 12006KT 9999 SCT020 QNH3010INS TEMPO 0709/0713 09009KT 6000 -SHRA BKN020 BECMG 0715/0716 15009KT 9999 SCT020 BKN040 QNH3005INS TEMPO 0717/0721 21012G18KT 8000 -TSRA BKN025CB TX33/0620Z TN24/0711Z
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 KPAM
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.