PATA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Ralph M Calhoun Memorial Airport (TAL · PATA), Tanana, AK. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2339Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Ralph M Calhoun Memorial Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2339Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF PATA 062339Z 0700/0724 VRB04KT P6SM FEW030 OVC100 FM071000 19005G12KT P6SM -SHRA BKN030 OVC050 FM071400 15005KT 5SM -RA BR OVC015 FM072100 22004KT P6SM VCSH SCT015 OVC020
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 1000Z | Initial | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft OVC | Few at 3,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1000Z to 1400Z | FM | 190° at 5-12 kt | 6+ SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Broken at 3,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 5,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1400Z to 2100Z | FM | 150° at 5 kt | 5 SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 1,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2100Z to 0000Z | FM | 220° at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 2,000 ft OVC | Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
- MVFR
- Marginal VFR — ceiling 1,000 to 3,000 ft and/or visibility 3 to 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for PATA?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2339Z for Ralph M Calhoun Memorial Airport reads: TAF PATA 062339Z 0700/0724 VRB04KT P6SM FEW030 OVC100 FM071000 19005G12KT P6SM -SHRA BKN030 OVC050 FM071400 15005KT 5SM -RA BR OVC015 FM072100 22004KT P6SM VCSH SCT015 OVC020
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 PATA
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.