PAFA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Fairbanks International Airport (FAI · PAFA), Fairbanks, AK. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Fairbanks International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0600ZTAF PAFA 062320Z 0700/0806 25003KT P6SM VCSH BKN100 FM071800 25007KT P6SM VCSH BKN040
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 1800Z | Initial | 250° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Broken at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0600Z | FM | 250° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for PAFA?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for Fairbanks International Airport reads: TAF PAFA 062320Z 0700/0806 25003KT P6SM VCSH BKN100 FM071800 25007KT P6SM VCSH BKN040
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 PAFA
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.