PADU TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport (DUT · PADU), Unalaska, AK. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2335Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2335Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF PADU 062335Z 0700/0724 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250 FM070500 VRB05KT P6SM BKN025 FM071800 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 0500Z | Initial | Variable at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 25,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0500Z to 1800Z | FM | Variable at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1800Z 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
- 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 PADU?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2335Z for Tom Madsen (Dutch Harbor) Airport reads: TAF PADU 062335Z 0700/0724 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250 FM070500 VRB05KT P6SM BKN025 FM071800 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 PADU
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.