Meyers Chuck Seaplane Base (84K) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Meyers Chuck Seaplane Base in Meyers Chuck, AK, decoded from the nearest reporting station (PAKW) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Meyers Chuck Seaplane Base (84K) is a seaplane base in Meyers Chuck, AK. 84K has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from PAKW, about 29 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (NW, SE) — longest 7,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for PAKW. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from PAKW, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station PAKW, 29.4 nm away.
Wind from the southwest (220°) at 4 kt, visibility 2 statute miles, a few clouds at 700 ft, broken clouds at 3,900 ft, overcast at 5,000 ft, temperature 15°C (59°F), altimeter 29.81 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), ceiling 3,900 ft.
SPECI PAKW 290427Z AUTO 22004KT 2SM RA FEW007 BKN039 OVC050 15/12 A2981 RMK AO2 RAB06 P0003 T01500122 TSNO $
What changed at PAKW (nearest station)?
Since the 0418Z (8:18 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Rain began (RA).
- Rain ended (-RA).
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Current pilot readout for 84K
Based on the nearest station (PAKW), 84K is currently IFR with winds from 220° at 4 knots, visibility 2 statute miles, and a 3,900 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway NW, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 150 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 84K. 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 | 7,000 ft | WATER | 3 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| SE | 7,000 ft | WATER | 3 kt tail | 3 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→4 kt, ceiling 5,500 ft → 3,900 ft.
84K weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Meyers Chuck Seaplane Base in Meyers Chuck, 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 84K 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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of 84K
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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KTN UA /OV ANN/TM 0116/FL025/TP PC12/SK BKN025/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM DURC, ZAN
KTN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ANNLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0116Reported at 01:16 UTC.FL025Altitude: 2,500 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN025Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM DURC, ZANRemarks.Show raw report
KTN UA /OV KTN/TM 0015/FL025/TP B737/SK BKN025-TOP080/WX HZ/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM DURC /ZAN/
KTN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KTNLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0015Reported at 00:15 UTC.FL025Altitude: 2,500 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN025-TOP080Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX HZWeather and flight visibility observed.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM DURC /ZAN/Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 84K
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station PAKW reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 37 observations, with 21 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 1,100 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → IFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- NW/SE
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0431Z (8:31 PM AKDT)
TAF PAKW 290431Z 2905/2924 20003KT 6SM -SHRA BKN025 OVC035 TEMPO 2905/2908 2SM -SHRA BR FM291200 18004KT 4SM -RA BKN015 OVC020 FM292100 18005G12KT P6SM SCT030 BKN040 PROB30 2921/2924 3SM -SHRA BKN020
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Seaplane base
- IATA
- WMK
- FAA LID
- 84K
- City
- Meyers Chuck
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 0 ft
- Coordinates
- 55.7396, -132.2550
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 7,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station PAKW
- TAF
- Nearest PAKW
- Time zone
- America/Sitka
- Sunset in
- 22m
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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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84K weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 84K?+
84K has 2 runways — NW, SE; the longest is 7,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 84K come from?+
Meyers Chuck Seaplane Base does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, PAKW, about 29 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 84K can differ.
Does 84K have a TAF?+
Yes — the PAKW TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 84K broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 84K does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 84K from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Meyers Chuck Seaplane Base (84K)
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