Squaw Harbor Seaplane Base (36H) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Squaw Harbor Seaplane Base in Squaw Harbor, AK, decoded from the nearest reporting station (PASD): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Squaw Harbor Seaplane Base (36H) is a seaplane base in Squaw Harbor, AK. 36H has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from PASD, about 5 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (ALL, WAY), longest 5,000 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for PASD. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from PASD, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station PASD, 4.9 nm away.
Wind from the south (170°) at 14 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 200 ft, broken clouds at 4,300 ft, overcast at 6,500 ft, temperature 12°C (54°F), altimeter 30.27 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 4,300 ft.
SPECI PASD 130706Z AUTO 17014KT 10SM SCT002 BKN043 OVC065 12/12 A3027 RMK AO2 PNO $
What changed at PASD (nearest station)?
Since the 0656Z (10:56 PM AKDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from LIFR to VFR.
- Ceiling lifted from 200 ft to 4,300 ft.
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Current pilot readout for 36H
Based on the nearest station (PASD), 36H is currently VFR with winds from 170° at 14 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 4,300 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway ALL, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately -800 ft (field elevation 0 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 36H. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLFAV | 5,000 ft | WATER-E | 14 kt tail | 2 kt right |
| WAY | 5,000 ft | WATER-E | 14 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→14 kt, ceiling 2,100 ft → 4,300 ft.
36H weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Squaw Harbor Seaplane Base in Squaw Harbor, 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 36H 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 36H
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station PASD reported a mix of conditions, most often marginal VFR across 101 observations, with 23 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt, the lowest ceiling was 100 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- ALL/WAY
- 100%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0533Z (9:33 PM AKDT)
TAF PASD 130533Z 1306/1406 15011KT P6SM FEW002 SCT007 OVC015 TEMPO 1306/1308 5SM BR BKN004 FM130800 17007KT 3SM BR SCT003 OVC007 FM131200 18008KT 4SM BR OVC015 FM140300 18008KT 2SM -SHRA BR SCT003 OVC007
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Seaplane base
- FAA LID
- 36H
- City
- Squaw Harbor
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 0 ft
- Coordinates
- 55.2333, -160.5520
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station PASD
- TAF
- Nearest PASD
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Next sunset
- 21h 51m
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Nearby airports
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36H weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at 36H?+
36H has 2 runways: ALL, WAY; the longest is 5,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 36H come from?+
Squaw Harbor Seaplane Base does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, PASD, about 5 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 36H can differ.
Does 36H have a TAF?+
Yes. The PASD TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 36H broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. 36H does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 36H from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Squaw Harbor Seaplane Base (36H)
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