PAYA TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Yakutat Airport (YAK · PAYA), Yakutat, AK. Issued 6 Aug 2026 2339Z, valid 0000Z to 0000Z, decoded period by period below.
All of Yakutat Airport — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF issued 6 Aug 2026 2339Z
valid 0000Z to 0000ZTAF PAYA 062339Z 0700/0724 00000KT 6SM BR BKN015 OVC025 FM070900 VRB02KT P6SM BKN009 OVC035 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 0900Z | Initial | 000° at 0 kt | 6+ SM | 1,500 ft BKN | Broken at 1,500 ft AGL, Overcast at 2,500 ft AGL | MVFR |
| 0900Z to 0000Z | FM | Variable at 2 kt | 6+ SM | 900 ft BKN | Broken at 900 ft AGL, Overcast at 3,500 ft AGL | IFR |
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.
- 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 PAYA?
The forecast issued 6 Aug 2026 2339Z for Yakutat Airport reads: TAF PAYA 062339Z 0700/0724 00000KT 6SM BR BKN015 OVC025 FM070900 VRB02KT P6SM BKN009 OVC035 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.
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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.