PAGA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport (GAL · PAGA), Galena, AK. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2328Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2328Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF PAGA 062328Z 0700/0724 17010KT P6SM -RA FEW020 BKN035 OVC045 FM070300 18011KT 6SM -RA BR OVC020 FM070600 19010KT 6SM -SHRA SCT010 OVC018 FM070900 21008KT P6SM VCSH BKN025 OVC040
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0300Z | Initial | 170° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Few at 2,000 ft AGL, Broken at 3,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 4,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 0600Z | FM | 180° at 11 kt | 6+ SM | 2,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0600Z to 0900Z | FM | 190° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 1,800 ft OVC | Scattered at 1,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 1,800 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0900Z to 0000Z | FM | 210° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 4,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
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.
- 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 6 Aug 2026 2328Z for Edward G. Pitka Sr Airport reads: TAF PAGA 062328Z 0700/0724 17010KT P6SM -RA FEW020 BKN035 OVC045 FM070300 18011KT 6SM -RA BR OVC020 FM070600 19010KT 6SM -SHRA SCT010 OVC018 FM070900 21008KT P6SM VCSH BKN025 OVC040
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.