PAYA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Yakutat (YAK · PAYA), Yakutat, AK. Issued 20 Sep 2026 2333Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
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valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF PAYA 202333Z 2100/2124 15017G26KT 6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT015 OVC025CB WS020/17035KT FM210200 14015G24KT 6SM SHRA BR VCTS SCT007 OVC020CB WS020/17030KT FM210600 14013G24KT 6SM -SHRA BR SCT007 OVC020 FM211100 13010G22KT 6SM -SHRA BR SCT007 OVC025 FM211500 16007KT P6SM -SHRA SCT007 OVC025 FM212000 20005KT P6SM -SHRA SCT007 OVC025 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000Z to 0200Z | Initial | 150° at 17-26 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft OVC | Scattered at 1,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0200Z to 0600Z | FM | 140° at 15-24 kt | 6+ SM | 2,000 ft OVC | Scattered at 700 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0600Z to 1100Z | FM | 140° at 13-24 kt | 6+ SM | 2,000 ft OVC | Scattered at 700 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1100Z to 1500Z | FM | 130° at 10-22 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft OVC | Scattered at 700 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 1500Z to 2000Z | FM | 160° at 7 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft OVC | Scattered at 700 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 2000Z to 0000Z | FM | 200° at 5 kt | 6+ SM | 2,500 ft OVC | Scattered at 700 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
What the change groups mean
- FM
- From — a rapid, permanent change to the conditions that follow.
What the categories mean
- 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 PAYA?
The forecast issued 20 Sep 2026 2333Z for Yakutat reads: TAF PAYA 202333Z 2100/2124 15017G26KT 6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT015 OVC025CB WS020/17035KT FM210200 14015G24KT 6SM SHRA BR VCTS SCT007 OVC020CB WS020/17030KT FM210600 14013G24KT 6SM -SHRA BR SCT007 OVC020 FM211100 13010G22KT 6SM -SHRA BR SCT007 OVC025 FM211500 16007KT P6SM -SHRA SCT007 OVC025 FM212000 20005KT P6SM -SHRA SCT007 OVC025 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND
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 PAYA
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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