Sleepers Strip Airport (6AK2) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Sleepers Strip Airport in Point Mackenzie, AK, decoded from the nearest reporting station (PAMR) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Sleepers Strip Airport (6AK2) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Point Mackenzie, AK at 125 ft. 6AK2 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from PAMR, about 4 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (06, 24) — longest 1,600 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for PANC. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from PAMR, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station PAMR, 4.2 nm away.
Wind from the west (270°) at 8 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 17°C (62°F), altimeter 29.81 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PAMR 290253Z 27008KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP094 T01670083 56002
What changed at PAMR (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 6AK2
Based on the nearest station (PAMR), 6AK2 is currently VFR with winds from 270° at 8 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 06, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately 500 ft (field elevation 125 ft). 6AK2 does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is PANC, about 4 nm away.
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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 6AK2. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06FAV | 1,600 ft | GRAVEL | 0 kt head | 8 kt left |
| 24 | 1,600 ft | GRAVEL | 0 kt head | 8 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→8 kt, ceiling 6,000 ft → unlimited.
6AK2 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Sleepers Strip Airport 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 6AK2 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 6AK2
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station PAMR reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 15 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,400 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 06/24
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 6AK2
- City
- Point Mackenzie
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 125 ft
- Coordinates
- 61.2516, -149.9661
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 1,600 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station PAMR
- TAF
- Nearest PANC
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Sunset in
- 3h 3m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Alaska Radio Control Society - Jewel Lake Rd — Anchorage, AK · 7 mi
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- Frontier Fun Flyers 3 — Anchorage, AK · 8 mi
6AK2 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 6AK2?+
6AK2 has 2 runways — 06, 24; the longest is 1,600 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 6AK2 come from?+
Sleepers Strip Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, PAMR, about 4 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 6AK2 can differ.
Does 6AK2 have a TAF?+
No — 6AK2 does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is PANC, about 4 nm away.
Does 6AK2 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 6AK2 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 6AK2 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Sleepers Strip Airport (6AK2)
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