PAQT TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Nuiqsut Airport (AQT · PAQT · NUI), Nuiqsut, AK. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Nuiqsut Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF PAQT 062320Z 0700/0724 08006KT P6SM BKN100 FM070700 15006KT P6SM BKN060 TEMPO 0709/0712 OVC005
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0700Z | Initial | 080° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft BKN | Broken at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0700Z to 0000Z | FM | 150° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 6,000 ft BKN | Broken at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0900Z to 1200Z | TEMPO | Calm | n/a | 500 ft OVC | Overcast at 500 ft AGL | IFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
What the categories mean
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 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 PAQT?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2320Z for Nuiqsut Airport reads: TAF PAQT 062320Z 0700/0724 08006KT P6SM BKN100 FM070700 15006KT P6SM BKN060 TEMPO 0709/0712 OVC005
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.