PAPG TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Petersburg James A Johnson (PSG · PAPG), Petersburg, AK. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2333Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Petersburg James A Johnson — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2333Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF PAPG 202333Z 2100/2124 16005KT P6SM -SHRA SCT007 BKN040 FM210400 22005KT P6SM -SHRA OVC035 FM210800 VRB03KT P6SM -SHRA BKN025 OVC035 FM212000 11004KT P6SM -SHRA SCT025 OVC035 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND 2106/2115
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0400Z | Initial | 160° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 700 ft AGL, Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0400Z to 0800Z | FM | 220° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 3,500 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0800Z to 2000Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 3,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2000Z to 0000Z | FM | 110° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft OVC | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 3,500 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.
- 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 PAPG?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2333Z for Petersburg James A Johnson reads: TAF PAPG 202333Z 2100/2124 16005KT P6SM -SHRA SCT007 BKN040 FM210400 22005KT P6SM -SHRA OVC035 FM210800 VRB03KT P6SM -SHRA BKN025 OVC035 FM212000 11004KT P6SM -SHRA SCT025 OVC035 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND 2106/2115
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 PAPG
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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