PAMC TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for McGrath Airport (MCG · PAMC), McGrath, AK. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2339Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of McGrath Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2339Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF PAMC 062339Z 0700/0724 18010G20KT P6SM -SHRA SCT020 BKN035 OVC060 WS020/20035KT FM070900 19011G19KT 6SM -SHRA BKN015 OVC040
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0900Z | Initial | 180° at 10-20 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL, Broken at 3,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0900Z to 0000Z | FM | 190° at 11-19 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft BKN | Broken at 1,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 4,000 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 PAMC?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2339Z for McGrath Airport reads: TAF PAMC 062339Z 0700/0724 18010G20KT P6SM -SHRA SCT020 BKN035 OVC060 WS020/20035KT FM070900 19011G19KT 6SM -SHRA BKN015 OVC040
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 PAMC
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.