PATK TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Talkeetna (TKA · PATK), Talkeetna, AK. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2323Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
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valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF PATK 202323Z 2100/2124 VRB04KT P6SM OVC100 FM211600 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH SCT007 OVC025 FM211800 VRB02KT 4SM -RA BR OVC007
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 1600Z | Initial | Variable at 4 kt | 6+ SM | 10,000 ft OVC | Overcast at 10,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 1600Z to 1800Z | FM | Variable at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft OVC | Scattered at 700 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1800Z to 0000Z | FM | Variable at 2 kt | 4 SM | 700 ft OVC | Overcast at 700 ft AGL | IFR |
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.
- IFR
- Instrument flight rules — ceiling 500 to 999 ft and/or visibility 1 to less than 3 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for PATK?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2323Z for Talkeetna reads: TAF PATK 202323Z 2100/2124 VRB04KT P6SM OVC100 FM211600 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH SCT007 OVC025 FM211800 VRB02KT 4SM -RA BR OVC007
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.
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