PAHN TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Haines (HNS · PAHN), Haines, AK. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2333Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Haines — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2333Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF PAHN 202333Z 2100/2124 10015G32KT 5SM -SHRA BR SCT008 OVC015 FM210600 10014G26KT 6SM -SHRA BR SCT008 OVC025 FM211200 10010G19KT P6SM -SHRA SCT008 OVC020 FM212100 10012G21KT P6SM -SHRA SCT009 OVC035 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0600Z | Initial | 100° at 15-32 kt | 5 SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Scattered at 800 ft AGL, Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0600Z to 1200Z | FM | 100° at 14-26 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft OVC | Scattered at 800 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1200Z to 2100Z | FM | 100° at 10-19 kt | 6+ SM | 2,000 ft OVC | Scattered at 800 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2100Z to 0000Z | FM | 100° at 12-21 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft OVC | Scattered at 900 ft AGL, Overcast at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for PAHN?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2333Z for Haines reads: TAF PAHN 202333Z 2100/2124 10015G32KT 5SM -SHRA BR SCT008 OVC015 FM210600 10014G26KT 6SM -SHRA BR SCT008 OVC025 FM211200 10010G19KT P6SM -SHRA SCT008 OVC020 FM212100 10012G21KT P6SM -SHRA SCT009 OVC035 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 PAHN
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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