Cherokee Airport (45AK) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Cherokee Airport in Delta Junction, AK, decoded from the nearest reporting station (PABI) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Cherokee Airport (45AK) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Delta Junction, AK at 1,300 ft. 45AK has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from PABI, about 8 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (11, 29) — longest 2,600 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for PABI. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from PABI, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station PABI, 7.6 nm away.
Wind from the west-northwest (300°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 3,500 ft, scattered clouds at 5,000 ft, broken clouds at 7,500 ft, temperature 15°C (59°F), altimeter 29.85 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 7,500 ft.
METAR PABI 290353Z 30006KT 10SM FEW035 SCT050 BKN075 15/07 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP115 T01500067 $
What changed at PABI (nearest station)?
Since the 0253Z (6:53 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0253Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 45AK
Based on the nearest station (PABI), 45AK is currently VFR with winds from 300° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 7,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 11, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,700 ft (field elevation 1,300 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 45AK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11FAV | 2,600 ft | TURF | 3 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 29 | 2,600 ft | TURF | 3 kt head | 5 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 6→6 kt, ceiling 5,500 ft → 7,500 ft.
45AK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Cherokee Airport in Delta Junction, 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 45AK 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 45AK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station PABI reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 1 flight-category change. The lowest ceiling was 3,300 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 11/29
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2200Z (2:00 PM AKDT)
TAF PABI 282200Z 2822/3004 VRB06KT 9999 FEW010 BKN050 620604 QNH2983INS TX16/2921Z TN08/2913Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 2905 NEXT 2914
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 45AK
- City
- Delta Junction
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,300 ft
- Coordinates
- 63.9550, -145.4485
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,600 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station PABI
- TAF
- Nearest PABI
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Sunset in
- 2h 17m
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Nearby airports
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25–50 NM
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45AK weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 45AK?+
45AK has 2 runways — 11, 29; the longest is 2,600 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 45AK come from?+
Cherokee Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, PABI, about 8 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 45AK can differ.
Does 45AK have a TAF?+
Yes — the PABI TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 45AK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 45AK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 45AK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Cherokee Airport (45AK)
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