Hawk Inlet Seaplane Base (HWI) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Hawk Inlet Seaplane Base in Hawk Inlet, AK, decoded from the nearest reporting station (PAJN) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Hawk Inlet Seaplane Base (HWI) is a seaplane base in Hawk Inlet, AK. HWI has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from PAJN, about 15 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (N, S) — longest 10,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for PAJN. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from PAJN, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station PAJN, 14.8 nm away.
Wind from the east (100°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 6,500 ft, broken clouds at 8,500 ft, temperature 13°C (56°F), altimeter 29.83 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 8,500 ft.
METAR PAJN 290753Z 10009KT 10SM SCT065 BKN085 13/09 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP104 T01330089 $
What changed at PAJN (nearest station)?
Since the 0653Z (10:53 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.81 → 29.83 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for HWI
Based on the nearest station (PAJN), HWI is currently VFR with winds from 100° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 8,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway N, about 9 knots. Density altitude is approximately -100 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 HWI. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFAV | 10,000 ft | WATER | 2 kt tail | 9 kt right |
| S | 10,000 ft | WATER | 2 kt tail | 9 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→9 kt, ceiling unlimited → 8,500 ft.
HWI weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Hawk Inlet Seaplane Base in Hawk Inlet, 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 HWI 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.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of HWI
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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JNU UA /OV JNU /TM 0837 /FL090 /TP B350 /RM DURD RWY08 JNU BROKE OUT WITH AIS 090 AKFSS
JNU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JNULocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0837Reported at 08:37 UTC.FL090Altitude: 9,000 ft MSL.TP B350Aircraft type reporting.RM DURD RWY08 JNU BROKE OUT …Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at HWI
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station PAJN reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 8,500 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- N/S
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0523Z (9:23 PM AKDT)
TAF PAJN 290523Z 2906/3006 08006KT P6SM BKN090 FM291200 10005KT 6SM -RA BKN030 OVC040 FM291500 13005KT 6SM -RA FEW008 BKN028 OVC035 FM292000 13006KT P6SM -SHRA SCT030 BKN050 FM292300 12008KT P6SM BKN050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Seaplane base
- IATA
- HWI
- FAA LID
- HWI
- City
- Hawk Inlet
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 0 ft
- Coordinates
- 58.1274, -134.7560
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station PAJN
- TAF
- Nearest PAJN
- Time zone
- America/Juneau
- Next sunset
- 20h 35m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Gastineau Aeromodelers Society - Glacier Spur Road — Juneau, AK · 21 mi
- Gastineau Aeromodelers Society - Montana Creek Rd — Juneau, AK · 21 mi
HWI weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at HWI?+
HWI has 2 runways — N, S; 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 HWI come from?+
Hawk Inlet Seaplane Base does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, PAJN, about 15 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at HWI can differ.
Does HWI have a TAF?+
Yes — the PAJN TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does HWI broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — HWI does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for HWI from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Hawk Inlet Seaplane Base (HWI)
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