Skagway Seaplane Base (7K2) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Skagway Seaplane Base in Skagway, AK, decoded from the nearest reporting station (PAGY) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Skagway Seaplane Base (7K2) is a seaplane base in Skagway, AK. 7K2 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from PAGY, about 1 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (04, 22) — longest 2,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for PAGY. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from PAGY, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station PAGY, 0.8 nm away.
Wind from the south-southwest (200°) at 19 kt, gusting 28 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 19°C (67°F), altimeter 29.69 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PAGY 290253Z AUTO 20019G28KT 10SM -RA CLR 19/06 A2969 RMK AO2 PK WND 20029/0154 SLP055 P0000 60000 T01940056 51014 TSNO $
What changed at PAGY (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 7K2
Based on the nearest station (PAGY), 7K2 is currently VFR with winds from 200° at 19 knots gusting 28, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 800 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 7K2. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04FAV | 2,000 ft | WATER | 18 kt tail | 6 kt left (g10) |
| 22 | 2,000 ft | WATER | 18 kt tail | 6 kt left (g10) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 8→19 kt, ceiling 6,000 ft → unlimited.
7K2 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Skagway Seaplane Base in Skagway, 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 7K2 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 7K2
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station PAGY reported mostly VFR across 19 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 29 kt, the lowest ceiling was 5,500 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 04/22
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0240Z (6:40 PM AKDT)
TAF PAGY 290240Z 2903/2924 21019G26KT P6SM SCT060 FM290400 21007KT P6SM BKN080 FM291500 02004KT P6SM -SHRA FEW020 BKN030 BKN050 FM292100 21010KT P6SM BKN040 AMD NOT SKED
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Seaplane base
- FAA LID
- 7K2
- City
- Skagway
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 0 ft
- Coordinates
- 59.4469, -135.3230
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station PAGY
- TAF
- Nearest PAGY
- Time zone
- America/Juneau
- Sunset in
- 1h 49m
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7K2 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 7K2?+
7K2 has 2 runways — 04, 22; the longest is 2,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 7K2 come from?+
Skagway Seaplane Base does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, PAGY, about 1 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 7K2 can differ.
Does 7K2 have a TAF?+
Yes — the PAGY TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 7K2 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 7K2 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 7K2 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
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