PWAK TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Wake Island Airfield (AWK · PWAK), Wake Island, UM. Issued 31 Oct 2026 2200Z, valid 2200Z to 0400Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
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valid 2200Z to 0400ZTAF PWAK 312200Z 3122/0204 06018KT 9999 SCT020 BKN030 QNH2991INS TEMPO 0112/0118 05018G25KT 8000 -SHRA BKN020 TX31/0104Z TN27/0112Z
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the bulletin.
Period by period
| Period (UTC) | Change | Wind | Vis | Ceiling | Sky | Cat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2200Z to 0400Z | Initial | 060° at 18 kt | 6+ SM | 3,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 2,000 ft AGL, Broken at 3,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
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| 1200Z to 1800Z | TEMPO | 050° at 18-25 kt | 5 SM | 2,000 ft BKN | Broken at 2,000 ft AGL | MVFR |
TX31/0104ZMaximum temperature 31°C at 0400Z on the 1stTN27/0112ZMinimum temperature 27°C at 1200Z on the 1st
What the change groups mean
- TEMPO
- Temporary — expected for less than half the period, in spells under an hour.
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 PWAK?
The forecast issued 31 Oct 2026 2200Z for Wake Island Airfield reads: TAF PWAK 312200Z 3122/0204 06018KT 9999 SCT020 BKN030 QNH2991INS TEMPO 0112/0118 05018G25KT 8000 -SHRA BKN020 TX31/0104Z TN27/0112Z
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 PWAK
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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