PAKT TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Ketchikan International (KTN · PAKT), Ketchikan, AK. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0541Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Ketchikan International — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0541Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZTAF PAKT 210541Z 2106/2206 14006KT P6SM -SHRA BKN020 OVC040 FM210900 14004KT 6SM -SHRA BR SCT007 OVC025 FM211900 13008KT P6SM -SHRA SCT007 OVC035 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND 2106/2115
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 0900Z | Initial | 140° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Broken at 2,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 4,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0900Z to 1900Z | FM | 140° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft OVC | Scattered at 700 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1900Z to 0600Z | FM | 130° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft OVC | Scattered at 700 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 PAKT?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0541Z for Ketchikan International reads: TAF PAKT 210541Z 2106/2206 14006KT P6SM -SHRA BKN020 OVC040 FM210900 14004KT 6SM -SHRA BR SCT007 OVC025 FM211900 13008KT P6SM -SHRA SCT007 OVC035 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND 2106/2115
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 PAKT
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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