Tatitlek Airport (7KA) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Tatitlek Airport in Tatitlek, AK, decoded from the nearest reporting station (PAVD) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Tatitlek Airport (7KA) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Tatitlek, AK at 62 ft. 7KA has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from PAVD, about 20 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (13, 13W, 31, 31W) — longest 8,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for PAVD. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from PAVD, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station PAVD, 20.3 nm away.
Wind from the east (090°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 20,000 ft, broken clouds at 30,000 ft, temperature 12°C (53°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 30,000 ft.
METAR PAVD 290556Z 09006KT 10SM SCT200 BKN300 12/09 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP109 T01170089 10178 20117 53012 $
What changed at PAVD (nearest station)?
Since the 0456Z (8:56 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A ceiling formed at 30,000 ft.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.84 → 29.86 inHg.
- Temperature down 4°C.
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Current pilot readout for 7KA
Based on the nearest station (PAVD), 7KA is currently VFR with winds from 090° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 30,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately -250 ft (field elevation 62 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 7KA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13FAV | 3,701 ft | GRVL-E | 0 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 13W | 8,000 ft | WATER | 0 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 31 | 3,701 ft | GRVL-E | 0 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 31W | 8,000 ft | WATER | 0 kt head | 6 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→6 kt, ceiling 4,500 ft → 30,000 ft.
7KA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Tatitlek Airport in Tatitlek, 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 7KA 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 7KA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station PAVD reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 2,100 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 13/13W/31/31W
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0524Z (9:24 PM AKDT)
TAF PAVD 290524Z 2906/3006 VRB03KT P6SM SCT200 FM292000 23003KT P6SM BKN250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- PAKA
- IATA
- TEK
- FAA LID
- 7KA
- City
- Tatitlek
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 62 ft
- Coordinates
- 60.8714, -146.6903
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station PAVD
- TAF
- Nearest PAVD
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Sunset in
- 17m
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7KA weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 7KA?+
7KA has 4 runways — 13, 13W, 31, 31W; the longest is 8,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 7KA come from?+
Tatitlek Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, PAVD, about 20 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 7KA can differ.
Does 7KA have a TAF?+
Yes — the PAVD TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 7KA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 7KA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 7KA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Tatitlek Airport (7KA)
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