Thorne Bay Seaplane Base (KTB) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Thorne Bay Seaplane Base in Thorne Bay, AK, decoded from the nearest reporting station (PAKW): conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Thorne Bay Seaplane Base (KTB) is a seaplane base in Thorne Bay, AK. KTB has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from PAKW, about 19 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (NW, SE), longest 5,000 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for PAKW. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from PAKW, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station PAKW, 19.4 nm away.
Wind calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 13°C (56°F), altimeter 30.00 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PAKW 130553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP158 6//// T01330094 10194 20122 50003 TSNO PNO $
What changed at PAKW (nearest station)?
Since the 0453Z (8:53 PM AKDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0453Z report, conditions are holding steady.
This is exactly what ATIS Alerts watches for you: get a Telegram message when KTB's weather changes, free →
Current pilot readout for KTB
Based on the nearest station (PAKW), KTB is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately -300 ft (field elevation 0 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
New to aviation weather? How to read a METAR → · What VFR/MVFR/IFR mean → · Decode any METAR/TAF → · Density altitude calculator →
Get KTB weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track KTB in ATIS Alerts and get notified when a new METAR changes the picture: a category drop, or wind and ceiling moving toward your minimums.
Track KTB free on TelegramRunway wind check
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 KTB. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW | 5,000 ft | WATER | - | - |
| SE | 5,000 ft | WATER | - | - |
Open the crosswind calculator to try your own wind and runway numbers →
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KTB weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Thorne Bay Seaplane Base in Thorne Bay, 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 KTB 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 KTB
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station PAKW reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- NW/SE
- 100%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0524Z (9:24 PM AKDT)
TAF PAKW 130524Z 1306/1406 18005KT P6SM SKC TEMPO 1315/1317 BKN015 FM132000 21007KT P6SM SKC AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND
New to TAFs? How to read one →
Want forecast changes pushed to you? Start free on Telegram → TAF heads-ups are part of Premium · see what Premium includes
Get free ATIS alerts for KTB
We'll message you on Telegram when a new report moves the picture near KTB (Thorne Bay Seaplane Base): alerts read from PAKW, the station this page uses.
Track KTB on TelegramFree • no app to install • unsubscribe anytime
Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Seaplane base
- IATA
- KTB
- FAA LID
- KTB
- City
- Thorne Bay
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 0 ft
- Coordinates
- 55.6828, -132.5329
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station PAKW
- TAF
- Nearest PAKW
- Time zone
- America/Sitka
- Next sunset
- 20h 46m
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed KTB's live status on your website, free →
Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
6 airports25–50 NM
9 airports+3 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
KTB weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at KTB?+
KTB has 2 runways: NW, SE; the longest is 5,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for KTB come from?+
Thorne Bay Seaplane Base does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, PAKW, about 19 nm away, close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at KTB can differ.
Does KTB have a TAF?+
Yes. The PAKW TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does KTB broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. KTB does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KTB from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Thorne Bay Seaplane Base (KTB)
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 Thorne Bay Seaplane Base, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
No Pilot PIREPs have been submitted for KTB yet. Recently flew here? Help the next pilot by leaving a quick airport note.
Pilot PIREPs are community pilot notes for situational awareness only, not official FAA PIREPs or advisories. Verify with official sources. Notes are moderated before they appear; helpful marks and reports help us keep them useful.
Why pilots use ATIS Alerts
Free aviation weather and ATIS change alerts for GA pilots, delivered on Telegram, so a change catches your eye before it catches you off guard.
- Get pinged the moment KTB drops below VFR or a new report moves your numbers.
- Live METAR, TAF, crosswinds, and FAA delays: one link, always current.
- Free, no app to install, and you can track any US airport. Unsubscribe anytime.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
Spotted incorrect airport info? ✏️ Suggest an edit