Tazlina / Smokey Lake Seaplane Base (5AK) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Tazlina / Smokey Lake Seaplane Base in Tazlina, AK, decoded from the nearest reporting station (PAGK) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Tazlina / Smokey Lake Seaplane Base (5AK) is a seaplane base in Tazlina, AK. 5AK has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from PAGK, about 29 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (NE, SW) — longest 2,200 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for PAGK. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from PAGK, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station PAGK, 28.5 nm away.
Wind from the west-northwest (300°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.76 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PAGK 290253Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP079 T01890067 56003 TSNO $
What changed at PAGK (nearest station)?
Since the 0153Z (5:53 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0153Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 5AK
Based on the nearest station (PAGK), 5AK is currently VFR with winds from 300° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway NE, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,650 ft (field elevation 2,407 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 5AK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEFAV | 2,200 ft | WATER | 2 kt head | 3 kt left |
| SW | 2,200 ft | WATER | 2 kt head | 3 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 6→4 kt, ceiling 7,000 ft → unlimited.
5AK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Tazlina / Smokey Lake Seaplane Base in Tazlina, 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 5AK 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 5AK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station PAGK reported mostly VFR across 27 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 900 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- NE/SW
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2346Z (3:46 PM AKDT)
TAF PAGK 282346Z 2900/2924 34004KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN120
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Seaplane base
- FAA LID
- 5AK
- City
- Tazlina
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,407 ft
- Coordinates
- 62.0634, -146.4490
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,200 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station PAGK
- TAF
- Nearest PAGK
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Sunset in
- 2h 51m
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5AK weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 5AK?+
5AK has 2 runways — NE, SW; the longest is 2,200 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 5AK come from?+
Tazlina / Smokey Lake Seaplane Base does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, PAGK, about 29 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 5AK can differ.
Does 5AK have a TAF?+
Yes — the PAGK TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 5AK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 5AK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 5AK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
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