Totatlanika River Airport (9AK) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Totatlanika River Airport in Totatlanika River, AK, decoded from the nearest reporting station (PAIN) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Totatlanika River Airport (9AK) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Totatlanika River, AK at 2,717 ft. 9AK has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from PAIN, about 20 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (07, 25) — longest 780 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for PAFA. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from PAIN, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station PAIN, 20.4 nm away.
Wind from the north (010°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 5,000 ft, temperature 12°C (53°F), altimeter 29.87 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 5,000 ft.
METAR PAIN 290556Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM OVC050 12/06 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP125 T01170056 10150 20117 53006 TSNO $
What changed at PAIN (nearest station)?
Since the 0456Z (8:56 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.85 → 29.87 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for 9AK
Based on the nearest station (PAIN), 9AK is currently VFR with winds from 010° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 5,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately 3,050 ft (field elevation 2,717 ft). 9AK does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is PAFA, about 50 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 9AK. 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 | 780 ft | GRVL-P | 5 kt head | 1 kt right |
| 25 | 780 ft | GRVL-P | 5 kt head | 1 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 5→5 kt, ceiling 4,700 ft → 5,000 ft.
9AK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Totatlanika River Airport in Totatlanika River, 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 9AK 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 9AK
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station PAIN reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 15 kt, the lowest ceiling was 3,100 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 07/25
- 100%
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Nearby TFRs
Active FAA TFRs near 9AK
FAA TFR data shows an active temporary flight restriction near 9AK.
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 9AK
- City
- Totatlanika River
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,717 ft
- Coordinates
- 64.0257, -148.5220
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 780 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station PAIN
- TAF
- Nearest PAFA
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Sunset in
- 29m
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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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9AK weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 9AK?+
9AK has 2 runways — 07, 25; the longest is 780 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 9AK come from?+
Totatlanika River Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, PAIN, about 20 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 9AK can differ.
Does 9AK have a TAF?+
No — 9AK does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is PAFA, about 50 nm away.
Does 9AK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 9AK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 9AK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Totatlanika River Airport (9AK)
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