PASN TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for St Paul Island Airport (SNP · PASN), St Paul Island, AK. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2335Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of St Paul Island Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2335Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF PASN 062335Z 0700/0724 23010KT 1/2SM FG VV002 TEMPO 0702/0704 21010KT 1 1/2SM BR VV002 FM070600 20007KT 1/4SM FG OVC003 FM072100 18007KT 6SM BR OVC003
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 | 230° at 10 kt | 0.5 SM | Clear | Sky obscured | LIFR |
| 0200Z to 0400Z | TEMPO | 210° at 10 kt | 1.5 SM | Clear | Sky obscured | IFR |
| 0600Z to 2100Z | FM | 200° at 7 kt | 0.25 SM | 300 ft OVC | Overcast at 300 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 2100Z to 0000Z | FM | 180° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 300 ft OVC | Overcast at 300 ft AGL | LIFR |
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
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 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 PASN?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2335Z for St Paul Island Airport reads: TAF PASN 062335Z 0700/0724 23010KT 1/2SM FG VV002 TEMPO 0702/0704 21010KT 1 1/2SM BR VV002 FM070600 20007KT 1/4SM FG OVC003 FM072100 18007KT 6SM BR OVC003
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 PASN
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.