Turinsky Airstrip (AK14) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Turinsky Airstrip in Point Mackenzie, AK, decoded from the nearest reporting station (PAED) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Turinsky Airstrip (AK14) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Point Mackenzie, AK at 100 ft. AK14 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from PAED, about 10 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (09, 27) — longest 2,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for PAED. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from PAED, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station PAED, 10.1 nm away.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 5,000 ft, a few clouds at 10,000 ft, temperature 13°C (55°F), altimeter 29.82 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PAED 290655Z 00000KT 10SM FEW050 FEW100 13/09 A2982 RMK AO2A SLP094 T01300094 $
What changed at PAED (nearest station)?
Since the 0555Z (9:55 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind speed down from 6 to 0 kt.
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Current pilot readout for AK14
Based on the nearest station (PAED), AK14 is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 0 ft (field elevation 100 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 AK14. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 | 2,000 ft | GRVL | — | — |
| 27 | 2,000 ft | GRVL | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 7→0 kt, ceiling 11,000 ft → unlimited.
AK14 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Turinsky Airstrip in Point Mackenzie, 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 AK14 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 AK14
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station PAED reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 4,300 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 09/27
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2100Z (1:00 PM AKDT)
TAF PAED 282100Z 2821/3003 24010KT 9999 SCT025 BKN045 BKN110 620804 QNH2980INS BECMG 2901/2902 25010KT 9999 BKN025 BKN045 OVC110 620804 QNH2980INS BECMG 2909/2910 20005KT 3200 BR SCT005 BKN015 OVC030 QNH2987INS BECMG 2919/2920 28005KT 4800 BR SCT015 BKN030 OVC050 QNH2994INS BECMG 3000/3001 26008KT 9999 NSW FEW030 SCT050 QNH2993INS TX16/2901Z TN09/2914Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- AK14
- City
- Point Mackenzie
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 100 ft
- Coordinates
- 61.3513, -150.0890
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station PAED
- TAF
- Nearest PAED
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Next sunset
- 23h 21m
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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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25–50 NM
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RC flying fields nearby
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AK14 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at AK14?+
AK14 has 2 runways — 09, 27; the longest is 2,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for AK14 come from?+
Turinsky Airstrip does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, PAED, about 10 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at AK14 can differ.
Does AK14 have a TAF?+
Yes — the PAED TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does AK14 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — AK14 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for AK14 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Turinsky Airstrip (AK14)
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