PASI TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Sitka Rocky Gutierrez (SIT · PASI), Sitka, AK. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2333Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Sitka Rocky Gutierrez — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2333Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF PASI 202333Z 2100/2124 16017G28KT 6SM -SHRA VCTS BKN030CB OVC050 WS020/18030KT TEMPO 2100/2104 BKN020CB BKN040 FM210400 16011G23KT 6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT025CB BKN040 FM210700 16008KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS BKN035CB OVC050 FM211500 14005KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS BKN035CB OVC050
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 17-28 kt | 6+ SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Broken at 3,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 5,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0000Z to 0400Z | TEMPO | Calm | n/a | 2,000 ft BKN | Broken at 2,000 ft AGL, Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0400Z to 0700Z | FM | 160° at 11-23 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0700Z to 1500Z | FM | 160° at 8 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1500Z to 0000Z | FM | 140° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 3,500 ft BKN | Broken at 3,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
- 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.
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for PASI?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2333Z for Sitka Rocky Gutierrez reads: TAF PASI 202333Z 2100/2124 16017G28KT 6SM -SHRA VCTS BKN030CB OVC050 WS020/18030KT TEMPO 2100/2104 BKN020CB BKN040 FM210400 16011G23KT 6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT025CB BKN040 FM210700 16008KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS BKN035CB OVC050 FM211500 14005KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS BKN035CB OVC050
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 PASI
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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