PAOM TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Nome Airport (OME · PAOM), Nome, AK. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2328Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Nome Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2328Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF PAOM 062328Z 0700/0724 14008KT P6SM OVC007 FM070200 25005KT P6SM SCT007 BKN015 FM070900 28005KT P6SM BKN010
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0200Z | Initial | 140° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 700 ft OVC | Overcast at 700 ft AGL | IFR |
| 0200Z to 0900Z | FM | 250° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft BKN | Scattered at 700 ft AGL, Broken at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0900Z to 0000Z | FM | 280° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 1,000 ft BKN | Broken at 1,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 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 PAOM?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2328Z for Nome Airport reads: TAF PAOM 062328Z 0700/0724 14008KT P6SM OVC007 FM070200 25005KT P6SM SCT007 BKN015 FM070900 28005KT P6SM BKN010
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 PAOM
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.