PATK TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Talkeetna Airport (TKA · PATK), Talkeetna, AK. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2338Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Talkeetna Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2338Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF PATK 062338Z 0700/0724 VRB03KT P6SM BKN040 FM071200 18002KT P6SM OVC025 FM072000 23005KT P6SM FEW030 BKN060
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 1200Z | Initial | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1200Z to 2000Z | FM | 180° at 2 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft OVC | Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2000Z to 0000Z | FM | 230° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 6,000 ft BKN | Few at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 6,000 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.
- 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 PATK?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2338Z for Talkeetna Airport reads: TAF PATK 062338Z 0700/0724 VRB03KT P6SM BKN040 FM071200 18002KT P6SM OVC025 FM072000 23005KT P6SM FEW030 BKN060
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 PATK
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.