PAOT TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Ralph Wien Memorial (OTZ · PAOT), Kotzebue, AK. Issued 5 Nov 2026 1121Z, valid 1200Z to 1200Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Ralph Wien Memorial — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 1121Z
valid 1200Z to 1200ZTAF PAOT 051121Z 0512/0612 04006KT P6SM SCT050 FM060900 36008KT P6SM SCT050
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1200Z to 0900Z | Initial | 040° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0900Z to 1200Z | FM | 360° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for PAOT?
The forecast issued 5 Nov 2026 1121Z for Ralph Wien Memorial reads: TAF PAOT 051121Z 0512/0612 04006KT P6SM SCT050 FM060900 36008KT P6SM SCT050
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 PAOT
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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