Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project Airstrip (0AK7) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project Airstrip in Homer, AK, decoded from the nearest reporting station (PAHO) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project Airstrip (0AK7) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Homer, AK at 18 ft. 0AK7 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from PAHO, about 18 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (06, 24) — longest 2,400 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for PAHO. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from PAHO, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station PAHO, 17.5 nm away.
Wind from the west-southwest (240°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 3,200 ft, temperature 11°C (52°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PAHO 290553Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM FEW032 11/09 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP111 T01110089 10133 20111 53004 TSNO $
What changed at PAHO (nearest station)?
Since the 0453Z (8:53 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0453Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 0AK7
Based on the nearest station (PAHO), 0AK7 is currently VFR with winds from 240° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 06, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately -350 ft (field elevation 18 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at 0AK7. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06FAV | 2,400 ft | GRVL | 3 kt tail | 6 kt left |
| 24 | 2,400 ft | GRVL | 3 kt tail | 6 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
0AK7 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project Airstrip in Homer, AK: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around 0AK7 is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of 0AK7
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ILI UA /OV ILI027051 /TM 0253 /FLUNKN /TP P28A /RM LAKE CLARK PASS E-W BASES BETTER THAN OVC015 AND FV10SM THROUGH THE PASS AKFSS
ILI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ILI027051Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0253Reported at 02:53 UTC.FLUNKNAltitude unknown.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.RM LAKE CLARK PASS E-W BASES…Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 0AK7
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station PAHO reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 36 observations, with 10 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 1,400 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 06/24
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0531Z (9:31 PM AKDT)
TAF PAHO 290531Z 2906/3006 25009KT P6SM SCT035 FM290800 06004KT P6SM VCFG SKC TEMPO 2908/2912 2SM BR SCT002 FM291600 VRB03KT P6SM FEW200
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 0AK7
- City
- Homer
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 18 ft
- Coordinates
- 59.7760, -150.9633
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,400 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station PAHO
- TAF
- Nearest PAHO
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Sunset in
- 36m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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0AK7 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 0AK7?+
0AK7 has 2 runways — 06, 24; the longest is 2,400 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 0AK7 come from?+
Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project Airstrip does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, PAHO, about 18 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 0AK7 can differ.
Does 0AK7 have a TAF?+
Yes — the PAHO TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 0AK7 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 0AK7 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 0AK7 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Bradley Lake Hydroelectric Project Airstrip (0AK7)
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