Mc Grath Seaplane Base (16Z) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Mc Grath Seaplane Base in Mcgrath, AK, decoded from the nearest reporting station (PAMC): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Mc Grath Seaplane Base (16Z) is a seaplane base in Mcgrath, AK. 16Z has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from PAMC, about 1 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (N, S), longest 4,000 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for PAMC. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from PAMC, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station PAMC, 0.5 nm away.
Wind from the west-southwest (240°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 7,500 ft, temperature 8°C (46°F), altimeter 30.17 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 7,500 ft.
METAR PAMC 130853Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM OVC075 08/06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP221 T00780061 401440067 53004 TSNO
What changed at PAMC (nearest station)?
Since the 0753Z (11:53 PM AKDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 2°C. Watch for fog or low cloud.
- A ceiling formed at 7,500 ft.
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Current pilot readout for 16Z
Based on the nearest station (PAMC), 16Z is currently VFR with winds from 240° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 7,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway N, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately -750 ft (field elevation 325 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 16Z. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFAV | 4,000 ft | WATER-E | 1 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| S | 4,000 ft | WATER-E | 1 kt tail | 3 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 8→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → 7,500 ft.
16Z weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Mc Grath Seaplane Base in Mcgrath, 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 16Z 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 16Z
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station PAMC reported mostly VFR across 27 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,100 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
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TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0523Z (9:23 PM AKDT)
TAF PAMC 130523Z 1306/1406 25005KT P6SM FEW030 BKN100 FM131500 25003KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Seaplane base
- FAA LID
- 16Z
- City
- Mcgrath
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 325 ft
- Coordinates
- 62.9580, -155.5930
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station PAMC
- TAF
- Nearest PAMC
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Next sunset
- 19h 10m
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16Z weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at 16Z?+
16Z has 2 runways: N, S; the longest is 4,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 16Z come from?+
Mc Grath Seaplane Base does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, PAMC, about 1 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 16Z can differ.
Does 16Z have a TAF?+
Yes. The PAMC TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 16Z broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. 16Z does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 16Z from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Mc Grath Seaplane Base (16Z)
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