PAFA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Fairbanks International (FAI · PAFA), Fairbanks, AK. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1135Z, valid 1200Z to 1800Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Fairbanks International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1135Z
valid 1200Z to 1800ZTAF PAFA 051135Z 0512/0618 03003KT P6SM SKC FM051800 02004KT P6SM BKN100 FM060600 35003KT P6SM BKN060
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200Z to 1800Z | Initial | 030° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Clear below 12,000 ft | VFR |
| 1800Z to 0600Z | FM | 020° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Broken at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0600Z to 1800Z | FM | 350° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 6,000 ft BKN | Broken at 6,000 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 5 Nov 2026 1135Z for Fairbanks International reads: TAF PAFA 051135Z 0512/0618 03003KT P6SM SKC FM051800 02004KT P6SM BKN100 FM060600 35003KT P6SM BKN060
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.
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