Kenai Municipal Airport

PAEN / ENA

Kenai, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF PAEN 151130Z 1512/1612 10007KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN080 FM151400 VRB04KT P6SM OVC050 FM152100 29009KT P6SM FEW045 BKN080 FM160600 20009KT P6SM SCT100

Detailed TAF Table

Parameter
Mon
16:00Z
+-1h
Mon
17:00Z
+0h
Mon
18:00Z
+1h
Mon
19:00Z
+2h
Mon
20:00Z
+3h
Mon
21:00Z
+4h
Mon
22:00Z
+5h
Mon
23:00Z
+6h
Tue
00:00Z
+7h
Tue
01:00Z
+8h
Tue
02:00Z
+9h
Tue
03:00Z
+10h
Tue
04:00Z
+11h
Tue
05:00Z
+12h
Tue
06:00Z
+13h
Tue
07:00Z
+14h
Tue
08:00Z
+15h
Tue
09:00Z
+16h
Tue
10:00Z
+17h
Wind Dir
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
290°
W
100°
E
100°
E
100°
E
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
200°
S
Wind Speed
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
7 kt
7 kt
7 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
Weather
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
SCT060
BKN080
SCT060
BKN080
SCT060
BKN080
SCT060
BKN080
SCT060
BKN080
FEW045
BKN080
FEW045
BKN080
FEW045
BKN080
FEW045
BKN080
FEW045
BKN080
FEW045
BKN080
SCT060
BKN080
SCT060
BKN080
SCT060
BKN080
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
SCT100
Ceiling
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
8,000 ft
AGL
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
🌤️ Unlimited
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:43Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:43Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:43Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 19:43Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:43Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:16Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:16Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 04:16Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:16Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:16Z
☀️
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 occurrenceAGL: Above Ground Level

Forecast Periods

BASE
VFR
Wind
100° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT060 BKN080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the East (100°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 6000 feet, Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM151400 14:00Z - 20:00Z
VFR
Wind
VRB° at 4 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
OVC050
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds will be variable in direction at 4 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Overcast skies at 5000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM152100 21:00Z - 03:00Z
VFR
Wind
290° at 9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
FEW045 BKN080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West-Northwest (290°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Few clouds at 4500 feet, Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM160600 06:00Z - 12:00Z
VFR
Wind
200° at 9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT100
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South-Southwest (200°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 10000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

📚 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.