Gates Ranch Airport (28AK) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Gates Ranch Airport in Glacier View, AK, decoded from the nearest reporting station (PAAQ) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Gates Ranch Airport (28AK) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Glacier View, AK at 1,875 ft. 28AK has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from PAAQ, about 37 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (06, 24) — longest 2,175 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 PAAQ, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station PAAQ, 37.3 nm away.
Wind from the west (270°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 16°C (61°F), altimeter 29.79 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PAAQ 290453Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A2979 RMK AO2 RAE0357 SLP091 P0000 T01610106 TSNO $
What changed at PAAQ (nearest station)?
Since the 0353Z (7:53 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- The 6,500 ft ceiling dissipated — no ceiling now.
- Rain ended (-RA).
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Current pilot readout for 28AK
Based on the nearest station (PAAQ), 28AK is currently VFR with winds from 270° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 06, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,600 ft (field elevation 1,875 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 28AK. 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 | 2,175 ft | DIRT | 0 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 24 | 2,175 ft | DIRT | 0 kt head | 7 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 18→7 kt, ceiling 8,500 ft → unlimited.
28AK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Gates Ranch Airport in Glacier View, 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 28AK 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at 28AK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station PAAQ reported mostly VFR across 28 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 29 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,600 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 06/24
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2340Z (3:40 PM AKDT)
TAF PAAQ 282340Z 2900/2924 22005KT P6SM VCSH SCT035 BKN100 FM290600 VRB04KT P6SM SCT050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 28AK
- City
- Glacier View
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,875 ft
- Coordinates
- 61.8089, -147.8590
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,175 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station PAAQ
- TAF
- Nearest PAAQ
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Sunset in
- 1h 19m
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28AK weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 28AK?+
28AK has 2 runways — 06, 24; the longest is 2,175 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 28AK come from?+
Gates Ranch Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, PAAQ, about 37 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 28AK can differ.
Does 28AK have a TAF?+
Yes — the PAAQ TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 28AK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 28AK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 28AK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Gates Ranch Airport (28AK)
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