PAVD TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Valdez Pioneer Field (VDZ · PAVD), Valdez, AK. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2326Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Valdez Pioneer Field — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 20 Sep 2026 2326Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF PAVD 202326Z 2100/2124 08003KT P6SM -SHRA SCT030 OVC050 FM210300 09002KT 6SM -RA FEW015 BKN030 OVC050 FM211200 VRB02KT 6SM -RA SCT009 OVC015
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 | 080° at 3 kt | 6+ SM | 5,000 ft OVC | Scattered at 3,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 5,000 ft AGL | VFR |
| 0300Z to 1200Z | FM | 090° at 2 kt | 6+ SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Few at 1,500 ft AGL, Broken at 3,000 ft AGL, Overcast at 5,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1200Z to 0000Z | FM | Variable at 2 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft OVC | Scattered at 900 ft AGL, Overcast at 1,500 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 PAVD?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2326Z for Valdez Pioneer Field reads: TAF PAVD 202326Z 2100/2124 08003KT P6SM -SHRA SCT030 OVC050 FM210300 09002KT 6SM -RA FEW015 BKN030 OVC050 FM211200 VRB02KT 6SM -RA SCT009 OVC015
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 PAVD
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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