PADQ TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Kodiak Airport (ADQ · PADQ), Kodiak, AK. Issued 7 Aug 2026 0056Z, valid 0100Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Kodiak Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 7 Aug 2026 0056Z
valid 0100Z to 0000ZTAF PADQ 070056Z 0701/0724 05007KT 6SM BR SCT002 SCT007 BKN012 TEMPO 0701/0705 BKN007 FM070500 VRB03KT 6SM BR SCT002 BKN007 OVC015 FM072100 VRB04KT P6SM SCT007 BKN020
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0100Z to 0500Z | Initial | 050° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 1,200 ft BKN | Scattered at 200 ft AGL, Scattered at 700 ft AGL, Broken at 1,200 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0100Z to 0500Z | TEMPO | Calm | n/a | 700 ft BKN | Broken at 700 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0500Z to 2100Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 700 ft BKN | Scattered at 200 ft AGL, Broken at 700 ft AGL, Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | IFR |
| 2100Z to 0000Z | FM | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 700 ft AGL, Broken at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- 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 PADQ?
The forecast issued 7 Aug 2026 0056Z for Kodiak Airport reads: TAF PADQ 070056Z 0701/0724 05007KT 6SM BR SCT002 SCT007 BKN012 TEMPO 0701/0705 BKN007 FM070500 VRB03KT 6SM BR SCT002 BKN007 OVC015 FM072100 VRB04KT P6SM SCT007 BKN020
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 PADQ
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.