PAEI TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Eielson AFB (EIL · PAEI), Fairbanks, AK. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0600Z, valid 0600Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Eielson AFB — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0600Z
valid 0600Z to 1200ZTAF PAEI 210600Z 2106/2212 VRB06KT 9999 BKN050 QNH2923INS BECMG 2109/2110 VRB06KT 9000 -SHRA BKN015 QNH2928INS BECMG 2117/2118 22010G15KT 9000 -SHRA BKN020 QNH2938INS BECMG 2200/2201 22010G15KT 9999 NSW BKN030 QNH2950INS BECMG 2210/2211 VRB06KT 9000 -SHRA BKN050 QNH2967INS TX09/2201Z TN05/2112Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 0900Z | Initial | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0900Z to 1700Z | BECMG | Variable at 6 kt | 5.59 SM | 1,500 ft BKN | Broken at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1700Z to 0000Z | BECMG | 220° at 10-15 kt | 5.59 SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Broken at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0000Z to 1000Z | BECMG | 220° at 10-15 kt | 6+ SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Broken at 3,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1000Z to 1200Z | BECMG | Variable at 6 kt | 5.59 SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 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 PAEI?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0600Z for Eielson AFB reads: TAF PAEI 210600Z 2106/2212 VRB06KT 9999 BKN050 QNH2923INS BECMG 2109/2110 VRB06KT 9000 -SHRA BKN015 QNH2928INS BECMG 2117/2118 22010G15KT 9000 -SHRA BKN020 QNH2938INS BECMG 2200/2201 22010G15KT 9999 NSW BKN030 QNH2950INS BECMG 2210/2211 VRB06KT 9000 -SHRA BKN050 QNH2967INS TX09/2201Z TN05/2112Z
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 PAEI
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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