PATA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Ralph M Calhoun Memorial (TAL · PATA), Tanana, AK. Issued 5 Nov 2026 0530Z, valid 0600Z to 0600Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Ralph M Calhoun Memorial — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 5 Nov 2026 0530Z
valid 0600Z to 0600ZAMD NOT SKED Amendments not scheduled
TAF PATA 050530Z 0506/0606 35005KT P6SM SCT100 AMD NOT SKED
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0600Z to 0600Z | Initial | 350° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | Clear | Scattered at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
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 5 Nov 2026 0530Z for Ralph M Calhoun Memorial reads: TAF PATA 050530Z 0506/0606 35005KT P6SM SCT100 AMD NOT SKED
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.
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