PAAQ TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal (PAQ · PAAQ), Palmer, AK. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2323Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2323Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF PAAQ 202323Z 2100/2124 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT035 BKN070 FM210400 07004KT P6SM VCSH OVC035 FM210800 35004KT 5SM -SHRA BR OVC025 TEMPO 2108/2112 2SM -RA BR OVC015 FM211200 VRB04KT 5SM -RA BR BKN007 OVC015
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 | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 7,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,500 ft AGL, Broken at 7,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0400Z to 0800Z | FM | 070° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0800Z to 1200Z | FM | 350° at 4 kt | 5 SM | 2,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0800Z to 1200Z | TEMPO | Calm | 2 SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1200Z to 0000Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 5 SM | 700 ft BKN | Broken at 700 ft AGL, Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | IFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
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.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for PAAQ?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2323Z for Warren "Bud" Woods Palmer Municipal reads: TAF PAAQ 202323Z 2100/2124 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT035 BKN070 FM210400 07004KT P6SM VCSH OVC035 FM210800 35004KT 5SM -SHRA BR OVC025 TEMPO 2108/2112 2SM -RA BR OVC015 FM211200 VRB04KT 5SM -RA BR BKN007 OVC015
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.
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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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