PACV TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport (CDV · PACV), Cordova, AK. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2338Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2338Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF PACV 062338Z 0700/0724 28011KT P6SM FEW020 FM070500 25005KT P6SM FEW020 FM070800 00000KT P6SM VCFG FEW004 SCT007 OVC020 FM072000 23005KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040
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 | 280° at 11 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 2,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0500Z to 0800Z | FM | 250° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 2,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0800Z to 2000Z | FM | 000° at 0 kt | 6+ SM | 2,000 ft OVC | Few at 400 ft AGL, Scattered at 700 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2000Z to 0000Z | FM | 230° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL, Broken at 4,000 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 PACV?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2338Z for Merle K (Mudhole) Smith Airport reads: TAF PACV 062338Z 0700/0724 28011KT P6SM FEW020 FM070500 25005KT P6SM FEW020 FM070800 00000KT P6SM VCFG FEW004 SCT007 OVC020 FM072000 23005KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040
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 PACV
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.