Carpentiers Strip (64AK) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Carpentiers Strip in Point Mackenzie, AK, decoded from the nearest reporting station (PAED) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Carpentiers Strip (64AK) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Point Mackenzie, AK at 175 ft. 64AK has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from PAED, about 13 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (09, 27) — longest 1,200 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for PAED. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from PAED, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station PAED, 13 nm away.
Wind from the west (260°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 5,000 ft, temperature 14°C (56°F), altimeter 29.81 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PAED 290555Z 26006KT 10SM FEW050 14/10 A2981 RMK AO2A SLP091 T01350103 10171 20135 53007 $
What changed at PAED (nearest station)?
Since the 0455Z (8:55 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0455Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 64AK
Based on the nearest station (PAED), 64AK is currently VFR with winds from 260° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 09, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 150 ft (field elevation 175 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 64AK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09FAV | 1,200 ft | GRVL | 1 kt tail | 6 kt left |
| 27 | 1,200 ft | GRVL | 1 kt tail | 6 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 7→6 kt, ceiling 11,000 ft → unlimited.
64AK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Carpentiers Strip in Point Mackenzie, 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 64AK 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 64AK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station PAED reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 4,300 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 09/27
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2100Z (1:00 PM AKDT)
TAF PAED 282100Z 2821/3003 24010KT 9999 SCT025 BKN045 BKN110 620804 QNH2980INS BECMG 2901/2902 25010KT 9999 BKN025 BKN045 OVC110 620804 QNH2980INS BECMG 2909/2910 20005KT 3200 BR SCT005 BKN015 OVC030 QNH2987INS BECMG 2919/2920 28005KT 4800 BR SCT015 BKN030 OVC050 QNH2994INS BECMG 3000/3001 26008KT 9999 NSW FEW030 SCT050 QNH2993INS TX16/2901Z TN09/2914Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 64AK
- City
- Point Mackenzie
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 175 ft
- Coordinates
- 61.4401, -150.0268
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,200 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station PAED
- TAF
- Nearest PAED
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Sunset in
- 11m
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Nearby airports
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RC flying fields nearby
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64AK weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 64AK?+
64AK has 2 runways — 09, 27; the longest is 1,200 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 64AK come from?+
Carpentiers Strip does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, PAED, about 13 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 64AK can differ.
Does 64AK have a TAF?+
Yes — the PAED TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 64AK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 64AK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 64AK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Carpentiers Strip (64AK)
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