Pogo Mine Airstrip (76AK) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Pogo Mine Airstrip in Delta Junction, AK, decoded from the nearest reporting station (PABI): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Pogo Mine Airstrip (76AK) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Delta Junction, AK at 1,350 ft. 76AK has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from PABI, about 35 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (07, 25), longest 3,000 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, 35.3 nm away.
Wind from the south (180°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 4°C (39°F), altimeter 30.16 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PABI 130853Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 04/02 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP227 T00390017 401060033 58005 TSNO $
What changed at PABI (nearest station)?
Since the 0753Z (11:53 PM AKDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0753Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 76AK
Based on the nearest station (PABI), 76AK is currently VFR with winds from 180° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 50 ft (field elevation 1,350 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 76AK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07FAV | 3,000 ft | GRVL | 7 kt tail | 0 kt |
| 25 | 3,000 ft | GRVL | 7 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 7→7 kt, ceiling 9,000 ft → unlimited.
76AK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Pogo Mine Airstrip 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 76AK is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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 76AK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station PABI reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 37 observations, with 11 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 27 kt, the lowest ceiling was 800 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 07/25
- 100%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0030Z (4:30 PM AKDT)
TAF AMD PABI 130030Z 1300/1404 VRB06KT 9999 SCT020 BKN060 OVC180 620604 QNH3005INS BECMG 1302/1303 VRB06KT 9999 SCT090 QNH3005INS TX15/1300Z TN03/1314Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 1305 NEXT 1314
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 76AK
- City
- Delta Junction
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,350 ft
- Coordinates
- 64.4675, -144.9210
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station PABI
- TAF
- Nearest PABI
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Next sunset
- 18h 32m
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76AK weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at 76AK?+
76AK has 2 runways: 07, 25; the longest is 3,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 76AK come from?+
Pogo Mine Airstrip does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, PABI, about 35 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 76AK can differ.
Does 76AK have a TAF?+
Yes. The PABI TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 76AK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. 76AK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 76AK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Pogo Mine Airstrip (76AK)
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