Sitka Seaplane Base (A29) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Sitka Seaplane Base in Sitka, AK, decoded from the nearest reporting station (PASI) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Sitka Seaplane Base (A29) is a seaplane base in Sitka, AK. A29 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from PASI, about 1 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (NW, SE) — longest 4,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for PASI. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from PASI, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station PASI, 0.6 nm away.
Wind from the southwest (220°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 2,300 ft, scattered clouds at 6,500 ft, overcast at 11,000 ft, temperature 14°C (57°F), altimeter 29.79 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 11,000 ft.
METAR PASI 290253Z 22005KT 10SM FEW023 SCT065 OVC110 14/12 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP088 60000 T01390117 51007 $
What changed at PASI (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 A29
Based on the nearest station (PASI), A29 is currently VFR with winds from 220° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 11,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway NW, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 50 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 A29. 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 | 4,000 ft | WATER | 4 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| SE | 4,000 ft | WATER | 4 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 23 h: wind 6→5 kt, ceiling 4,100 ft → 11,000 ft.
A29 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Sitka Seaplane Base in Sitka, 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 A29 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 A29
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station PASI reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 4,100 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- NW/SE
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2337Z (3:37 PM AKDT)
TAF PASI 282337Z 2900/2924 28004KT P6SM -RA FEW030 OVC080 FM291200 16004KT P6SM -RA BKN020 OVC035 FM292000 18005KT P6SM BKN030 BKN050 PROB30 2922/2924 4SM -RA BKN020
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Seaplane base
- FAA LID
- A29
- City
- Sitka
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 0 ft
- Coordinates
- 57.0521, -135.3460
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station PASI
- TAF
- Nearest PASI
- Time zone
- America/Sitka
- Sunset in
- 1h 36m
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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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50–100 NM
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A29 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at A29?+
A29 has 2 runways — NW, SE; the longest is 4,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for A29 come from?+
Sitka Seaplane Base does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, PASI, about 1 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at A29 can differ.
Does A29 have a TAF?+
Yes — the PASI TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does A29 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — A29 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for A29 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Sitka Seaplane Base (A29)
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