PAUN TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Unalakleet (UNK · PAUN), Unalakleet, AK. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Unalakleet — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF PAUN 202320Z 2100/2124 33010KT P6SM SCT030 BKN040 FM210300 35007KT P6SM VCSH BKN025 BKN035 FM212000 30010KT P6SM BKN025 BKN040
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0300Z | Initial | 330° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 4,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Broken at 4,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 2000Z | FM | 350° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 3,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2000Z to 0000Z | FM | 300° at 10 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft BKN | Broken at 2,500 ft AGL, Broken at 4,000 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 PAUN?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2320Z for Unalakleet reads: TAF PAUN 202320Z 2100/2124 33010KT P6SM SCT030 BKN040 FM210300 35007KT P6SM VCSH BKN025 BKN035 FM212000 30010KT P6SM BKN025 BKN040
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 PAUN
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.
Something here wrong or out of date? Report a data problem.