PASY TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Eareckson Air Station (SYA · PASY), Shemya, AK. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2330Z, valid 2300Z to 0400Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Eareckson Air Station — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF amended · issued 6 Aug 2026 2330Z
valid 2300Z to 0400ZTAF AMD PASY 062330Z 0623/0804 24010G15KT 4800 BR OVC003 QNH2981INS TEMPO 0623/0704 3200 BR OVC001 BECMG 0709/0710 22010G15KT 8000 -RA OVC002 QNH2991INS BECMG 0721/0722 VRB06KT 9999 NSW OVC003 QNH3000INS TX12/0702Z TN09/0712Z LIMITED METWATCH 0702 TIL 0710
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2300Z to 0900Z | Initial | 240° at 10-15 kt | 2.98 SM | 300 ft OVC | Overcast at 300 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 2300Z to 0400Z | TEMPO | Calm | 1.99 SM | 100 ft OVC | Overcast at 100 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 0900Z to 2100Z | BECMG | 220° at 10-15 kt | 4.97 SM | 200 ft OVC | Overcast at 200 ft AGL | LIFR |
| 2100Z to 0400Z | BECMG | Variable at 6 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.
- BECMG
- Becoming — a gradual change over the stated window.
What the categories mean
- LIFR
- Low IFR — ceiling below 500 ft and/or visibility less than 1 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for PASY?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2330Z for Eareckson Air Station reads: TAF AMD PASY 062330Z 0623/0804 24010G15KT 4800 BR OVC003 QNH2981INS TEMPO 0623/0704 3200 BR OVC001 BECMG 0709/0710 22010G15KT 8000 -RA OVC002 QNH2991INS BECMG 0721/0722 VRB06KT 9999 NSW OVC003 QNH3000INS TX12/0702Z TN09/0712Z LIMITED METWATCH 0702 TIL 0710
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 PASY
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.