Bartlett Cove Seaplane Base (BQV) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Bartlett Cove Seaplane Base in Gustavus, AK, decoded from the nearest reporting station (PAGS) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Bartlett Cove Seaplane Base (BQV) is a seaplane base in Gustavus, AK. BQV has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from PAGS, about 6 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (NW, SE) — longest 10,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for PAGS. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from PAGS, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station PAGS, 5.9 nm away.
Wind from the west-southwest (250°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 10,000 ft, temperature 16°C (61°F), altimeter 29.77 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 10,000 ft.
METAR PAGS 290356Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM BKN100 16/09 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP082 T01610094 $
What changed at PAGS (nearest station)?
Since the 0256Z (6:56 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A ceiling formed at 10,000 ft.
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Current pilot readout for BQV
Based on the nearest station (PAGS), BQV is currently VFR with winds from 250° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 10,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway NW, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 300 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 BQV. 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 | 10,000 ft | WATER-E | 2 kt tail | 5 kt left |
| SE | 10,000 ft | WATER-E | 2 kt tail | 5 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 3→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → 10,000 ft.
BQV weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Bartlett Cove Seaplane Base in Gustavus, 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 BQV 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 BQV
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station PAGS reported mostly VFR across 22 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 10,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
History is still being collected — check back in a few days.
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2337Z (3:37 PM AKDT)
TAF PAGS 282337Z 2900/2924 14004KT P6SM SKC FM290400 14005KT P6SM SCT035 FM291500 13005KT 6SM -RA BKN015 OVC025 FM292000 14005KT P6SM BKN030 BKN050 PROB30 2920/2924 4SM -SHRA BKN025 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Seaplane base
- IATA
- BQV
- FAA LID
- BQV
- City
- Gustavus
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 0 ft
- Coordinates
- 58.4552, -135.8850
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station PAGS
- TAF
- Nearest PAGS
- Time zone
- America/Juneau
- Sunset in
- 52m
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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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BQV weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at BQV?+
BQV has 2 runways — NW, SE; the longest is 10,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for BQV come from?+
Bartlett Cove Seaplane Base does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, PAGS, about 6 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at BQV can differ.
Does BQV have a TAF?+
Yes — the PAGS TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does BQV broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — BQV does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for BQV from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Bartlett Cove Seaplane Base (BQV)
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