Chistochina Airport (CZO) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Chistochina Airport in Chistochina, AK, decoded from the nearest reporting station (PAGK): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Chistochina Airport (CZO) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Chistochina, AK at 1,850 ft. CZO has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from PAGK, about 33 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (01, 19), longest 2,060 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for PAGK. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from PAGK, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station PAGK, 32.8 nm away.
Wind from the northwest (310°) at 5 kt, visibility 9 statute miles, broken clouds at 5,000 ft, temperature 9°C (49°F), altimeter 30.08 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 5,000 ft.
METAR PAGK 130553Z AUTO 31005KT 9SM BKN050 09/04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP196 T00940039 10178 20083 51012 TSNO $
What changed at PAGK (nearest station)?
Since the 0453Z (8:53 PM AKDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A ceiling formed at 5,000 ft.
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Current pilot readout for CZO
Based on the nearest station (PAGK), CZO is currently VFR with winds from 310° at 5 knots, visibility 9 statute miles, and a 5,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,400 ft (field elevation 1,850 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 CZO. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01FAV | 2,060 ft | TURF-GRVL-P | 3 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 19 | 2,060 ft | TURF-GRVL-P | 3 kt head | 4 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 5→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → 5,000 ft.
CZO weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Chistochina Airport in Chistochina, 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 CZO is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
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 CZO
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station PAGK reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 3 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 4,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 01/19
- 100%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0533Z (9:33 PM AKDT)
TAF PAGK 130533Z 1306/1406 34003KT P6SM SCT060
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- IATA
- CZO
- FAA LID
- CZO
- City
- Chistochina
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,850 ft
- Coordinates
- 62.5635, -144.6690
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 2,060 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station PAGK
- TAF
- Nearest PAGK
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Next sunset
- 21h 43m
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CZO weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at CZO?+
CZO has 2 runways: 01, 19; the longest is 2,060 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for CZO come from?+
Chistochina Airport does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, PAGK, about 33 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at CZO can differ.
Does CZO have a TAF?+
Yes. The PAGK TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does CZO broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. CZO does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for CZO from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Chistochina Airport (CZO)
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