Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

PANC / ANC

Anchorage, US

Current TAF Forecast

Raw TAF:
TAF PANC 151130Z 1512/1618 15016G24KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 FM151400 17007KT P6SM SCT050 OVC080 FM152200 26009KT P6SM VCSH SCT045 BKN120 FM160800 18006KT P6SM BKN080

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
Tue
11:00Z
+18h
Tue
12:00Z
+19h
Tue
13:00Z
+20h
Tue
14:00Z
+21h
Tue
15:00Z
+22h
Tue
16:00Z
+23h
Wind Dir
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
260°
W
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
180°
S
150°
SE
150°
SE
150°
SE
Wind Speed
16 kt
G24 kt
16 kt
G24 kt
16 kt
G24 kt
16 kt
G24 kt
16 kt
G24 kt
16 kt
G24 kt
9 kt
G24 kt
9 kt
G24 kt
9 kt
G24 kt
9 kt
G24 kt
9 kt
G24 kt
9 kt
G24 kt
16 kt
G24 kt
16 kt
G24 kt
16 kt
G24 kt
16 kt
G24 kt
6 kt
G24 kt
6 kt
G24 kt
6 kt
G24 kt
6 kt
G24 kt
6 kt
G24 kt
6 kt
G24 kt
16 kt
G24 kt
16 kt
G24 kt
16 kt
G24 kt
Visibility
>6SM
>6SM
>6SM
>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
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
☀️ Clear
Clouds
BKN080
BKN080
BKN080
BKN080
BKN080
BKN080
SCT045
BKN120
SCT045
BKN120
SCT045
BKN120
SCT045
BKN120
SCT045
BKN120
SCT045
BKN120
BKN080
BKN080
BKN080
BKN080
BKN080
BKN080
BKN080
BKN080
BKN080
BKN080
BKN080
BKN080
BKN080
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
12,000 ft
AGL
12,000 ft
AGL
12,000 ft
AGL
12,000 ft
AGL
12,000 ft
AGL
12,000 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
Flight Rules VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR VFR
Day/Night
☀️
Day
☀️
Day
🌇 19:44Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:44Z
☀️
Day
🌇 19:44Z
🌇
Dusk
🌇 19:44Z
🌙
Night
🌇 19:44Z
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌙
Night
🌅 04:15Z
🌙
Night
🌅 04:15Z
🌅
Dawn
🌅 04:15Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:15Z
☀️
Day
🌅 04:15Z
☀️
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
150° at 16 kt
Gusts: 24 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

This is the base forecast condition. Winds from the South-Southeast (150°) at 16 kt. Gusts up to 24 kt are expected. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM151400 14:00Z - 20:00Z
VFR
Wind
170° at 7 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT050 OVC080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (170°) at 7 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 5000 feet, Overcast skies at 8000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM152200 22:00Z - 04:00Z
VFR
Wind
260° at 9 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
SCT045 BKN120
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the West (260°) at 9 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Scattered clouds at 4500 feet, Broken clouds at 12000 feet. Conditions will be suitable for Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.

FM160800 08:00Z - 14:00Z
VFR
Wind
180° at 6 kt
Visibility
>6SM
Clouds
BKN080
📖 Plain English Explanation:

Winds from the South (180°) at 6 kt. Visibility will be excellent at more than 6SM. Broken clouds at 8000 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.