PAGS TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Gustavus (GST · PAGS), Gustavus, AK. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1756Z, valid 1800Z to 1800Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Gustavus — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1756Z
valid 1800Z to 1800ZAMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND Amendments limited to clouds, visibility and wind
TAF PAGS 051756Z 0518/0618 12008KT P6SM -SHRA OVC050 FM052100 08015KT 5SM -RA BR SCT025 OVC035 FM060200 08017G25KT 4SM -RA BR OVC025 FM060600 12015G25KT 3SM -RA BR OVC015 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800Z to 2100Z | Initial | 120° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 2100Z to 0200Z | FM | 080° at 15 kt | 5 SM | 3,500 ft OVC | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 3,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0200Z to 0600Z | FM | 080° at 17-25 kt | 4 SM | 2,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0600Z to 1800Z | FM | 120° at 15-25 kt | 3 SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 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 PAGS?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1756Z for Gustavus reads: TAF PAGS 051756Z 0518/0618 12008KT P6SM -SHRA OVC050 FM052100 08015KT 5SM -RA BR SCT025 OVC035 FM060200 08017G25KT 4SM -RA BR OVC025 FM060600 12015G25KT 3SM -RA BR OVC015 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND
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 PAGS
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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