PAGA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Edward G Pitka Sr (GAL · PAGA), Galena, AK. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0530Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Edward G Pitka Sr — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0530Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF PAGA 050530Z 0506/0606 01005KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 0519/0523 5SM -SHSN BKN050
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 0600Z | Initial | 010° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Broken at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1900Z to 2300Z | PROB | No change | 5 SM | 5,000 ft BKN | Broken at 5,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
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 PAGA?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 0530Z for Edward G Pitka Sr reads: TAF PAGA 050530Z 0506/0606 01005KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 0519/0523 5SM -SHSN BKN050
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 PAGA
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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