Wrangell Seaplane Base (68A) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Wrangell Seaplane Base in Wrangell, AK, decoded from the nearest reporting station (PAWG) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Wrangell Seaplane Base (68A) is a seaplane base in Wrangell, AK. 68A has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from PAWG, about 1 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (NW, SE) — longest 9,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for PAWG. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from PAWG, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station PAWG, 1.1 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (310°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 3,600 ft, broken clouds at 6,000 ft, temperature 13°C (56°F), altimeter 29.83 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 3,600 ft.
METAR PAWG 290356Z 31003KT 10SM -RA BKN036 BKN060 13/12 A2983 RMK AO2 RAB50 SLP101 P0000 T01330122 $
What changed at PAWG (nearest station)?
Since the 0256Z (7:56 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Rain began (-RA).
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 1°C — watch for fog or low cloud.
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Current pilot readout for 68A
Based on the nearest station (PAWG), 68A is currently VFR with winds from 310° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 3,600 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway NW, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately -100 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 68A. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NWFAV | 9,000 ft | WATER | 2 kt head | 2 kt left |
| SE | 9,000 ft | WATER | 2 kt head | 2 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 0→3 kt, ceiling unlimited → 3,600 ft.
68A weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Wrangell Seaplane Base in Wrangell, 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 68A 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 68A
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station PAWG reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 3,600 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- NW/SE
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2337Z (4:37 PM PDT)
TAF PAWG 282337Z 2900/2924 33005KT P6SM FEW020 BKN040 PROB30 2900/2906 VRB05G12KT 3SM -RA BKN020 FM290600 10004KT 6SM -RA BKN010 OVC020 FM291800 10005KT 4SM -SHRA OVC025 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND 2906/2915
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Seaplane base
- FAA LID
- 68A
- City
- Wrangell
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 0 ft
- Coordinates
- 56.4663, -132.3800
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 9,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station PAWG
- TAF
- Nearest PAWG
- Time zone
- America/Vancouver
- Sunset in
- 35m
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68A weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 68A?+
68A has 2 runways — NW, SE; the longest is 9,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 68A come from?+
Wrangell Seaplane Base does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, PAWG, about 1 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 68A can differ.
Does 68A have a TAF?+
Yes — the PAWG TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 68A broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 68A does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 68A from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Wrangell Seaplane Base (68A)
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