PAFB TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Ladd Army Airfield (FBK · PAFB), Fairbanks, AK. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2200Z, valid 2200Z to 0400Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Ladd Army Airfield — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2200Z
valid 2200Z to 0400ZTAF PAFB 062200Z 0622/0804 VRB06KT 9999 FEW050 SCT200 QNH2997INS BECMG 0715/0716 23006KT 9999 BKN055 BKN200 QNH3001INS TX27/0700Z TN17/0712Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2200Z to 1500Z | Initial | Variable at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 5,000 ft AGL, Scattered at 20,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1500Z to 0400Z | BECMG | 230° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 5,500 ft BKN | Broken at 5,500 ft AGL, Broken at 20,000 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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for PAFB?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2200Z for Ladd Army Airfield reads: TAF PAFB 062200Z 0622/0804 VRB06KT 9999 FEW050 SCT200 QNH2997INS BECMG 0715/0716 23006KT 9999 BKN055 BKN200 QNH3001INS TX27/0700Z TN17/0712Z
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 PAFB
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.