PWAK TAF
Terminal aerodrome forecast for Wake Island Airfield (AWK · PWAK), Wake Island, UM. Issued 17 Sep 2026 2210Z, valid 2200Z to 0400Z, decoded period by period below. · Open on the map
All of Wake Island Airfield — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherTAF amended · issued 17 Sep 2026 2210Z
valid 2200Z to 0400ZTAF COR PWAK 172210Z 1722/1904 06012KT 9999 SCT040 BKN060 QNH2976INS TX33/1723Z TN25/1813Z
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 12 kt | 6+ SM | 6,000 ft BKN | Scattered at 4,000 ft AGL, Broken at 6,000 ft AGL | VFR |
What the categories mean
- VFR
- Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
Frequently asked
What is the current TAF for PWAK?
The forecast issued 17 Sep 2026 2210Z for Wake Island Airfield reads: TAF COR PWAK 172210Z 1722/1904 06012KT 9999 SCT040 BKN060 QNH2976INS TX33/1723Z TN25/1813Z
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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