PAKT TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Ketchikan International Airport (KTN · PAKT), Ketchikan, AK. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2339Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Ketchikan International Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2339Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF PAKT 062339Z 0700/0724 30007KT P6SM OVC035 FM070500 32003KT P6SM OVC040 FM071500 33005KT 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 | 300° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0500Z to 1500Z | FM | 320° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1500Z to 0000Z | FM | 330° 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
- 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 PAKT?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2339Z for Ketchikan International Airport reads: TAF PAKT 062339Z 0700/0724 30007KT P6SM OVC035 FM070500 32003KT P6SM OVC040 FM071500 33005KT 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 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.