PADL TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Dillingham Airport (DLG · PADL), Dillingham, AK. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2335Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Dillingham Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2335Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF PADL 062335Z 0700/0724 20010KT P6SM SCT008 OVC020 FM070700 VRB02KT P6SM OVC007 FM072000 VRB04KT P6SM OVC015
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0700Z | Initial | 200° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 2,000 ft OVC | Scattered at 800 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0700Z to 2000Z | FM | Variable at 2 kt | 6+ SM | 700 ft OVC | Overcast at 700 ft AGL | IFR |
| 2000Z to 0000Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- 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 PADL?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2335Z for Dillingham Airport reads: TAF PADL 062335Z 0700/0724 20010KT P6SM SCT008 OVC020 FM070700 VRB02KT P6SM OVC007 FM072000 VRB04KT P6SM 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.
More about PADL
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.