PAOT TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Ralph Wien Memorial Airport (OTZ · PAOT), Kotzebue, AK. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2328Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Ralph Wien Memorial Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2328Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF PAOT 062328Z 0700/0724 15012KT P6SM -SHRA SCT015 BKN020 OVC050 FM070500 27007KT 6SM -SHRA BR BKN009 OVC025 FM071200 28010KT 4SM BR VCSH BKN008 OVC015
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 | 150° at 12 kt | 6+ SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL, Broken at 2,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 5,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0500Z to 1200Z | FM | 270° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 900 ft BKN | Broken at 900 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1200Z to 0000Z | FM | 280° at 10 kt | 4 SM | 800 ft BKN | Broken at 800 ft AGL, Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | IFR |
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.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for PAOT?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2328Z for Ralph Wien Memorial Airport reads: TAF PAOT 062328Z 0700/0724 15012KT P6SM -SHRA SCT015 BKN020 OVC050 FM070500 27007KT 6SM -SHRA BR BKN009 OVC025 FM071200 28010KT 4SM BR VCSH BKN008 OVC015
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.