Seattle Paine Field International Airport

KPAE / PAE

Everett, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF KPAE 081720Z 0818/0918 27005KT P6SM OVC070 FM082100 15010KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 OVC090 FM082300 30006KT 6SM -RA BR OVC040 FM090200 15010KT 6SM -RA BR OVC035 FM090600 16012G18KT 6SM -RA BR OVC020 FM091000 22010KT 6SM -RA BR OVC015

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
19:00Z
+-1h
Mon
20:00Z
+0h
Mon
21:00Z
+1h
Mon
22:00Z
+2h
Mon
23:00Z
+3h
Tue
00:00Z
+4h
Tue
01:00Z
+5h
Tue
02:00Z
+6h
Tue
03:00Z
+7h
Tue
04:00Z
+8h
Tue
05:00Z
+9h
Tue
06:00Z
+10h
Tue
07:00Z
+11h
Tue
08:00Z
+12h
Tue
09:00Z
+13h
Tue
10:00Z
+14h
Tue
11:00Z
+15h
Tue
12:00Z
+16h
Tue
13:00Z
+17h
Tue
14:00Z
+18h
Tue
15:00Z
+19h
Tue
16:00Z
+20h
Wind Dir
270°
W
270°
W
150°
SE
150°
SE
300°
NW
300°
NW
300°
NW
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
160°
S
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
220°
SW
270°
W
Wind Speed
5 kt
5 kt
10 kt
10 kt
6 kt
6 kt
6 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
12 kt
G18 kt
10 kt
G18 kt
10 kt
G18 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
10 kt
5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
Light Rain, Mist
-RA BR
☀️ Clear
Clouds
OVC070
OVC070
BKN050
OVC090
BKN050
OVC090
OVC040
OVC040
OVC040
OVC035
OVC035
OVC035
OVC035
OVC020
OVC020
OVC020
OVC020
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC015
OVC070
Ceiling
7,000 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
5,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
4,000 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
3,500 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
2,000 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
1,500 ft
AGL
7,000 ft
AGL
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR MVFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
🌇 19:26Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:26Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:26Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:33Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:33Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:33Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:33Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:33Z
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
Flight Rules
VFR: Visual Flight Rules
MVFR: Marginal VFR
IFR: Instrument Flight Rules
LIFR: Low IFR
Ceiling Colors
Red: < 500ft
Amber: 500-1000ft
Blue: 1000-3000ft
Green: > 3000ft
⛈️ TCU: Towering Cumulus
🌩️ CB: Cumulonimbus
+Nh: Hours from now • %: Probability of occurrence • AGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
270° at 5 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
OVC070
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the West (270°) at 5 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Overcast skies at 7000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM082100 21:00Z - 03:00Z
VFR
Wind
150° at 10 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN050 OVC090
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 5000 feet, Overcast skies at 9000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM082300 23:00Z - 05:00Z
VFR
Wind
300° at 6 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Rain, Mist
Clouds
OVC040
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Northwest (300°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Mist. Overcast skies at 4000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM090200 02:00Z - 08:00Z
VFR
Wind
150° at 10 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Rain, Mist
Clouds
OVC035
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Mist. Overcast skies at 3500 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM090600 06:00Z - 12:00Z
MVFR
Wind
160° at 12 kt
Gusts: 18 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Rain, Mist
Clouds
OVC020
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southeast (160°) at 12 kt. Gusts up to 18 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Mist. Overcast skies at 2000 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

FM091000 10:00Z - 16:00Z
MVFR
Wind
220° at 10 kt
Visibility
6SM
Weather
Light Rain, Mist
Clouds
OVC015
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the Southwest (220°) at 10 kt. Visibility will be excellent at 6SM. Weather conditions: Light Rain, Mist. Overcast skies at 1500 feet. Marginal VFR conditions - some restrictions for visual flying.

📚 Understanding TAF Forecasts

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) provides detailed weather forecasts specifically for aviation operations. Our system translates complex meteorological codes into plain English to help pilots of all experience levels understand forecasted conditions.

What TAF Includes:

  • • Wind direction, speed, and gusts
  • • Visibility in statute miles or kilometers
  • • Weather phenomena (rain, snow, fog, thunderstorms)
  • • Cloud coverage types and altitudes
  • • Forecast changes with timing
  • • Flight rules categories (VFR/IFR)

Change Indicators Explained:

  • • BASE - Main forecast conditions
  • • FM - Permanent change from specific time
  • • BECMG - Gradual change over 2-4 hours
  • • TEMPO - Temporary changes (less than 1 hour)
  • • PROB30/40 - 30% or 40% probability

🛩️ Flight Rules Categories

VFR

Visual Flight Rules

  • • Ceiling ≥ 3000 ft
  • • Visibility ≥ 5 miles
  • • Good for visual flying

MVFR

Marginal VFR

  • • Ceiling 1000-3000 ft
  • • Visibility 3-5 miles
  • • Caution for VFR

IFR

Instrument Flight Rules

  • • Ceiling 500-1000 ft
  • • Visibility 1-3 miles
  • • Instruments required

LIFR

Low IFR

  • • Ceiling < 500 ft
  • • Visibility < 1 mile
  • • Challenging conditions

💡 TAF Reading Tips

For Student Pilots:

  • • Focus on the plain English explanations above
  • • Pay attention to flight rules categories
  • • Look for wind direction relative to runway headings
  • • Check for temporary conditions (TEMPO)

For Experienced Pilots:

  • • Cross-reference with raw TAF for precise timing
  • • Consider probability forecasts for alternate planning
  • • Monitor BECMG periods for gradual changes
  • • Always check current METAR vs TAF forecast

Important: TAF forecasts should always be supplemented with current METAR observations, PIREPs, and other weather information for complete situational awareness. Weather can change rapidly, and forecasts have inherent limitations.