Metro Field (MTF) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Metro Field in Fairbanks, AK, decoded from the nearest reporting station (PAFA) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Metro Field (MTF) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Fairbanks, AK at 432 ft. MTF has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from PAFA, about 3 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (06, 24) — longest 4,600 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for PAFA. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from PAFA, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station PAFA, 2.5 nm away.
Wind from the west (270°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 6,000 ft, a few clouds at 12,000 ft, scattered clouds at 20,000 ft, temperature 13°C (55°F), altimeter 29.83 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PAFA 290653Z 27003KT 10SM FEW060 FEW120 SCT200 13/06 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP105 T01280061
What changed at PAFA (nearest station)?
Since the 0553Z (9:53 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- The 20,000 ft ceiling dissipated — no ceiling now.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.81 → 29.83 inHg.
- Temperature down 3°C.
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Current pilot readout for MTF
Based on the nearest station (PAFA), MTF is currently VFR with winds from 270° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 400 ft (field elevation 432 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 MTF. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24FAV | 4,600 ft | ASPH-GRVL | 3 kt head | 0 kt |
| 06 | 4,600 ft | ASPH-GRVL | 3 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 5→3 kt, ceiling 14,000 ft → unlimited.
MTF weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Metro Field in Fairbanks, 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 MTF 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 MTF
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station PAFA reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 4,500 ft. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 24
- 63%
- 06
- 37%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (9:20 PM AKDT)
TAF PAFA 290520Z 2906/3012 23004KT P6SM FEW060 FEW200 FM290800 00000KT P6SM FEW200 FM291800 23006KT P6SM BKN100
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- IATA
- MTX
- FAA LID
- MTF
- City
- Fairbanks
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 432 ft
- Coordinates
- 64.8068, -147.7620
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,600 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station PAFA
- TAF
- Nearest PAFA
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Next sunset
- 23h 46m
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MTF weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at MTF?+
MTF has 2 runways — 06, 24; the longest is 4,600 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for MTF come from?+
Metro Field does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, PAFA, about 3 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at MTF can differ.
Does MTF have a TAF?+
Yes — the PAFA TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does MTF broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — MTF does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for MTF from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Metro Field (MTF)
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