PAIL TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Iliamna Airport (ILI · PAIL), Iliamna, AK. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2335Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Iliamna Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2335Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF PAIL 062335Z 0700/0724 10010G20KT P6SM OVC025 FM070500 VRB05KT P6SM OVC025
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0500Z | Initial | 100° at 10-20 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0500Z to 0000Z | FM | Variable at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for PAIL?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2335Z for Iliamna Airport reads: TAF PAIL 062335Z 0700/0724 10010G20KT P6SM OVC025 FM070500 VRB05KT P6SM OVC025
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 PAIL
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.