Walby Lake Seaplane Base (AA85) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Walby Lake Seaplane Base in Palmer, AK, decoded from the nearest reporting station (PAAQ) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Walby Lake Seaplane Base (AA85) is a seaplane base in Palmer, AK. AA85 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from PAAQ, about 4 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (06W, 24W) — longest 2,500 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for PAAQ. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from PAAQ, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station PAAQ, 4 nm away.
Wind from the west (270°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 16°C (61°F), altimeter 29.79 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PAAQ 290453Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A2979 RMK AO2 RAE0357 SLP091 P0000 T01610106 TSNO $
What changed at PAAQ (nearest station)?
Since the 0353Z (7:53 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- The 6,500 ft ceiling dissipated — no ceiling now.
- Rain ended (-RA).
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Current pilot readout for AA85
Based on the nearest station (PAAQ), AA85 is currently VFR with winds from 270° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 06W, about 7 knots. Density altitude is approximately 450 ft (field elevation 114 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 AA85. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06WFAV | 2,500 ft | WATER | 0 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 24W | 2,500 ft | WATER | 0 kt head | 7 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 18→7 kt, ceiling 8,500 ft → unlimited.
AA85 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Walby Lake Seaplane Base in Palmer, 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 AA85 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 AA85
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station PAAQ reported mostly VFR across 28 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 29 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,600 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 06W/24W
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0531Z (9:31 PM AKDT)
TAF PAAQ 290531Z 2906/3006 23006KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 FM290800 VRB04KT P6SM SCT150 FM292000 21005KT P6SM FEW250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Seaplane base
- FAA LID
- AA85
- City
- Palmer
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 114 ft
- Coordinates
- 61.6164, -149.2210
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station PAAQ
- TAF
- Nearest PAAQ
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Sunset in
- 1h 20m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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25–50 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Mat-Su RC Modelers Club - Moffit Field — Palmer, AK · 3 mi
- Alaska Drone Racing League, Alaska Fairgrounds — Palmer, AK · 4 mi
- Alaska Raceway Park — Palmer, AK · 9 mi
AA85 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at AA85?+
AA85 has 2 runways — 06W, 24W; the longest is 2,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for AA85 come from?+
Walby Lake Seaplane Base does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, PAAQ, about 4 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at AA85 can differ.
Does AA85 have a TAF?+
Yes — the PAAQ TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does AA85 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — AA85 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for AA85 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Walby Lake Seaplane Base (AA85)
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