Gattis Strip (16AK) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Gattis Strip in Wasilla, AK, decoded from the nearest reporting station (PAWS): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Gattis Strip (16AK) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Wasilla, AK at 320 ft. 16AK has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from PAWS, about 6 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (04, 22), longest 1,200 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for PAAQ. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from PAWS, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station PAWS, 5.9 nm away.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 8°C (47°F), altimeter 30.15 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PAWS 130756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP180 T00830083 401670083 $
Current pilot readout for 16AK
Based on the nearest station (PAWS), 16AK is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately -700 ft (field elevation 320 ft). 16AK does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is PAAQ, about 7 nm away.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
New to aviation weather? How to read a METAR → · What VFR/MVFR/IFR mean → · Decode any METAR/TAF → · Density altitude calculator →
Get 16AK weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track 16AK in ATIS Alerts and get notified when a new METAR changes the picture: a category drop, or wind and ceiling moving toward your minimums.
Track 16AK free on TelegramRunway wind check
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 16AK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 | 1,200 ft | ASPH-F | - | - |
| 22 | 1,200 ft | ASPH-F | - | - |
Open the crosswind calculator to try your own wind and runway numbers →
16AK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Gattis Strip in Wasilla, 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 16AK is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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.
Recent aviation weather trends at 16AK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected. Check back in a few days.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 04/22
- 100%
Get free ATIS alerts for 16AK
We'll message you on Telegram when a new report moves the picture near 16AK (Gattis Strip): alerts read from PAWS, the station this page uses.
Track 16AK on TelegramFree • no app to install • unsubscribe anytime
Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 16AK
- City
- Wasilla
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 320 ft
- Coordinates
- 61.5966, -149.3399
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,200 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station PAWS
- TAF
- Nearest PAAQ
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Next sunset
- 20h 28m
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed 16AK's live status on your website, free →
Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
6 airports25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport: live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Mack Dr. - City of Wasilla , Wasilla, AK · 6 mi
- Alaska Drone Racing League, Alaska Fairgrounds , Palmer, AK · 7 mi
- Mat-Su RC Modelers Club - Moffit Field , Palmer, AK · 7 mi
16AK weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at 16AK?+
16AK has 2 runways: 04, 22; the longest is 1,200 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 16AK come from?+
Gattis Strip does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, PAWS, about 6 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 16AK can differ.
Does 16AK have a TAF?+
No. 16AK does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is PAAQ, about 7 nm away.
Does 16AK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. 16AK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 16AK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Gattis Strip (16AK)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Gattis Strip, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
No Pilot PIREPs have been submitted for 16AK yet. Recently flew here? Help the next pilot by leaving a quick airport note.
Pilot PIREPs are community pilot notes for situational awareness only, not official FAA PIREPs or advisories. Verify with official sources. Notes are moderated before they appear; helpful marks and reports help us keep them useful.
Why pilots use ATIS Alerts
Free aviation weather and ATIS change alerts for GA pilots, delivered on Telegram, so a change catches your eye before it catches you off guard.
- Get pinged the moment 16AK drops below VFR or a new report moves your numbers.
- Live METAR, TAF, crosswinds, and FAA delays: one link, always current.
- Free, no app to install, and you can track any US airport. Unsubscribe anytime.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
Spotted incorrect airport info? ✏️ Suggest an edit