PAEI TAF

Terminal aerodrome forecast for Eielson AFB (EIL · PAEI), Fairbanks, AK. Issued 4 Nov 2026 2200Z, valid 2200Z to 0400Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map

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TAF issued 4 Nov 2026 2200Z

valid 2200Z to 0400Z

TAF PAEI 042200Z 0422/0604 VRB06KT 9999 SCT080 BKN160 QNH2921INS BECMG 0502/0503 VRB06KT 9999 FEW120 SCT180 QNH2911INS BECMG 0517/0518 VRB06KT 9999 SCT080 BKN100 QNH2910INS BECMG 0600/0601 VRB06KT 9999 SCT060 OVC100 QNH2908INS TXM02/0423Z TNM13/0518Z

Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.

Period by period

Period (UTC)	Change	Wind	Vis	Ceiling	Sky	Cat
2200Z to 0200Z	Initial	Variable at 6 kt	6+ SM	16,000 ft BKN	Scattered at 8,000 ft AGL, Broken at 16,000 ft AGL	VFR
`QNH2921INS` Lowest altimeter setting 29.21 inHg
0200Z to 1700Z	BECMG	Variable at 6 kt	6+ SM	Clear	Few at 12,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 18,000 ft AGL	VFR
`QNH2911INS` Lowest altimeter setting 29.11 inHg
1700Z to 0000Z	BECMG	Variable at 6 kt	6+ SM	10,000 ft BKN	Scattered at 8,000 ft AGL, Broken at 10,000 ft AGL	VFR
`QNH2910INS` Lowest altimeter setting 29.10 inHg
0000Z to 0400Z	BECMG	Variable at 6 kt	6+ SM	10,000 ft OVC	Scattered at 6,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 10,000 ft AGL	VFR
`QNH2908INS` Lowest altimeter setting 29.08 inHg

Forecast notes

TXM02/0423Z Maximum temperature minus 2°C at 2300Z on the 4th
TNM13/0518Z Minimum temperature minus 13°C at 1800Z on the 5th

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.

Frequently asked

What is the current TAF for PAEI?

The forecast issued 4 Nov 2026 2200Z for Eielson AFB reads: TAF PAEI 042200Z 0422/0604 VRB06KT 9999 SCT080 BKN160 QNH2921INS BECMG 0502/0503 VRB06KT 9999 FEW120 SCT180 QNH2911INS BECMG 0517/0518 VRB06KT 9999 SCT080 BKN100 QNH2910INS BECMG 0600/0601 VRB06KT 9999 SCT060 OVC100 QNH2908INS TXM02/0423Z TNM13/0518Z

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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