Hardrock Field (32AK) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Hardrock Field in Fairbanks, AK, decoded from the nearest reporting station (PAFA) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Hardrock Field (32AK) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Fairbanks, AK at 664 ft. 32AK has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from PAFA, about 6 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (02, 16, 20, 34) — longest 1,700 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for PAFA. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from PAFA, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station PAFA, 5.8 nm away.
Wind from the west (270°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 6,000 ft, a few clouds at 12,000 ft, scattered clouds at 20,000 ft, temperature 13°C (55°F), altimeter 29.83 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PAFA 290653Z 27003KT 10SM FEW060 FEW120 SCT200 13/06 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP105 T01280061
Current pilot readout for 32AK
Based on the nearest station (PAFA), 32AK is currently VFR with winds from 270° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 02, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 650 ft (field elevation 664 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 32AK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02FAV | 1,410 ft | TURF | 0 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 16 | 1,700 ft | TURF | 0 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 20 | 1,410 ft | TURF | 0 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 34 | 1,700 ft | TURF | 0 kt head | 3 kt left |
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32AK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Hardrock Field in Fairbanks, 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 32AK 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 32AK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected — check back in a few days.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 02/16/20/34
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (9:20 PM AKDT)
TAF PAFA 290520Z 2906/3012 23004KT P6SM FEW060 FEW200 FM290800 00000KT P6SM FEW200 FM291800 23006KT P6SM BKN100
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 32AK
- City
- Fairbanks
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 664 ft
- Coordinates
- 64.9091, -147.9080
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 1,700 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station PAFA
- TAF
- Nearest PAFA
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Sunset in
- 19m
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Nearby airports
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32AK weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 32AK?+
32AK has 4 runways — 02, 16, 20, 34; the longest is 1,700 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 32AK come from?+
Hardrock Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, PAFA, about 6 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 32AK can differ.
Does 32AK have a TAF?+
Yes — the PAFA TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 32AK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 32AK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 32AK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Hardrock Field (32AK)
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