PAQT TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Nuiqsut (AQT · PAQT), Nuiqsut, AK. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2335Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Nuiqsut — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2335Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF PAQT 202335Z 2100/2124 04006KT 6SM BR SCT005 OVC010 FM210600 01004KT 6SM BR VCSH OVC007 FM211000 VRB03KT P6SM -SHSN OVC005 FM211900 22008KT P6SM SCT020 AMD NOT SKED
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0600Z | Initial | 040° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 1,000 ft OVC | Scattered at 500 ft AGL, Overcast at 1,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0600Z to 1000Z | FM | 010° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 700 ft OVC | Overcast at 700 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1000Z to 1900Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 500 ft OVC | Overcast at 500 ft AGL | IFR |
| 1900Z to 0000Z | FM | 220° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL | VFR |
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.
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for PAQT?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2335Z for Nuiqsut reads: TAF PAQT 202335Z 2100/2124 04006KT 6SM BR SCT005 OVC010 FM210600 01004KT 6SM BR VCSH OVC007 FM211000 VRB03KT P6SM -SHSN OVC005 FM211900 22008KT P6SM SCT020 AMD NOT SKED
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 PAQT
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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