Point Baker Seaplane Base (KPB) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Point Baker Seaplane Base in Point Baker, AK, decoded from the nearest reporting station (PAPG) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Point Baker Seaplane Base (KPB) is a seaplane base in Point Baker, AK. KPB has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from PAPG, about 35 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (N, S) — longest 4,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for PAPG. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from PAPG, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station PAPG, 35.1 nm away.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 800 ft, scattered clouds at 1,700 ft, overcast at 3,500 ft, temperature 13°C (55°F), altimeter 29.84 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 3,500 ft.
METAR PAPG 290456Z 00000KT 10SM -RA FEW008 SCT017 OVC035 13/13 A2984 RMK AO2 RAB15 SLP109 P0001 T01280128 $
What changed at PAPG (nearest station)?
Since the 0356Z (7:56 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Rain began (-RA).
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Current pilot readout for KPB
Based on the nearest station (PAPG), KPB is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 3,500 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately -150 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 KPB. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | 4,000 ft | WATER | — | — |
| S | 4,000 ft | WATER | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → 3,500 ft.
KPB weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Point Baker Seaplane Base in Point Baker, 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 KPB 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 KPB
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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KTN UA /OV KTN/TM 0015/FL025/TP B737/SK BKN025-TOP080/WX HZ/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM DURC /ZAN/
KTN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KTNLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0015Reported at 00:15 UTC.FL025Altitude: 2,500 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN025-TOP080Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX HZWeather and flight visibility observed.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM DURC /ZAN/Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KPB
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station PAPG reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 3,200 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- N/S
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0523Z (9:23 PM AKDT)
TAF PAPG 290523Z 2906/3006 VRB03KT 6SM -SHRA SCT020 OVC050 FM290900 VRB04KT 6SM -SHRA SCT008 SCT015 OVC025 FM291200 VRB03KT 6SM -SHRA BKN015 OVC025 FM291600 VRB05KT 6SM -SHRA SCT015 OVC025 FM292000 08004KT P6SM SCT025 OVC040 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND 2906/2915
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Seaplane base
- IATA
- KPB
- FAA LID
- KPB
- City
- Point Baker
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 0 ft
- Coordinates
- 56.3519, -133.6230
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station PAPG
- TAF
- Nearest PAPG
- Time zone
- America/Sitka
- Next sunset
- 23h 40m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
3 airports25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
KPB weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KPB?+
KPB has 2 runways — N, S; the longest is 4,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KPB come from?+
Point Baker Seaplane Base does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, PAPG, about 35 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KPB can differ.
Does KPB have a TAF?+
Yes — the PAPG TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KPB broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KPB does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KPB from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Point Baker Seaplane Base (KPB)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Point Baker Seaplane Base, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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