PATA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Ralph M Calhoun Memorial (TAL · PATA), Tanana, AK. Issued 21 Sep 2026 0231Z, valid 0300Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Ralph M Calhoun Memorial — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 21 Sep 2026 0231Z
valid 0300Z to 0000ZTAF PATA 210231Z 2103/2124 34008G18KT P6SM -SHRA FEW015 BKN040 OVC060 FM211200 29006KT P6SM BKN040 BKN070
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0300Z to 1200Z | Initial | 340° at 8-18 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Few at 1,500 ft AGL, Broken at 4,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1200Z to 0000Z | FM | 290° at 6 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Broken at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 7,000 ft AGL | VFR |
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.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for PATA?
The forecast issued 21 Sep 2026 0231Z for Ralph M Calhoun Memorial reads: TAF PATA 210231Z 2103/2124 34008G18KT P6SM -SHRA FEW015 BKN040 OVC060 FM211200 29006KT P6SM BKN040 BKN070
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.
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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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