PAGK TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Gulkana (GKN · PAGK), Gulkana, AK. Issued 21 Sep 2026 1720Z, valid 1800Z to 1800Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Gulkana — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 1720Z
valid 1800Z to 1800ZTAF PAGK 211720Z 2118/2218 16015G25KT P6SM VCSH OVC035 FM220300 16011G18KT P6SM BKN080 FM220700 16008KT P6SM FEW080 FM221500 VRB03KT P6SM BKN100
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800Z to 0300Z | Initial | 160° at 15-25 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 0700Z | FM | 160° at 11-18 kt | 6+ SM | 8,000 ft BKN | Broken at 8,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0700Z to 1500Z | FM | 160° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Few at 8,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1500Z to 1800Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Broken at 10,000 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 PAGK?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 1720Z for Gulkana reads: TAF PAGK 211720Z 2118/2218 16015G25KT P6SM VCSH OVC035 FM220300 16011G18KT P6SM BKN080 FM220700 16008KT P6SM FEW080 FM221500 VRB03KT P6SM BKN100
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 PAGK
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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