PAED TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Elmendorf AFB (EDF · PAED), Anchorage, AK. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2100Z, valid 2100Z to 0300Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Elmendorf AFB — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2100Z
valid 2100Z to 0300ZTAF PAED 202100Z 2021/2203 33006KT 9000 -SHRA SCT020 BKN050 BKN100 610505 QNH2912INS BECMG 2102/2103 30003KT 9999 NSW SCT030 BKN100 QNH2914INS BECMG 2111/2112 VRB03KT 8000 -SHRA SCT005 OVC040 610406 QNH2928INS BECMG 2120/2121 32006KT 9999 NSW SCT010 BKN040 620406 QNH2941INS BECMG 2200/2201 30006KT 9000 -RA BKN060 610604 QNH2945INS TX11/2100Z TN07/2108Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2100Z to 0200Z | Initial | 330° at 6 kt | 5.59 SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL, Broken at 5,000 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0200Z to 1100Z | BECMG | 300° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1100Z to 2000Z | BECMG | Variable at 3 kt | 4.97 SM | 4,000 ft OVC | Scattered at 500 ft AGL, Overcast at 4,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2000Z to 0000Z | BECMG | 320° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 1,000 ft AGL, Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0000Z to 0300Z | BECMG | 300° at 6 kt | 5.59 SM | 6,000 ft BKN | Broken at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- BECMG
- Becoming — a gradual change over the stated window.
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 PAED?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2100Z for Elmendorf AFB reads: TAF PAED 202100Z 2021/2203 33006KT 9000 -SHRA SCT020 BKN050 BKN100 610505 QNH2912INS BECMG 2102/2103 30003KT 9999 NSW SCT030 BKN100 QNH2914INS BECMG 2111/2112 VRB03KT 8000 -SHRA SCT005 OVC040 610406 QNH2928INS BECMG 2120/2121 32006KT 9999 NSW SCT010 BKN040 620406 QNH2941INS BECMG 2200/2201 30006KT 9000 -RA BKN060 610604 QNH2945INS TX11/2100Z TN07/2108Z
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 PAED
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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