Point Thomson Airstrip (PAAD) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Point Thomson Airstrip in Deadhorse, AK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Point Thomson Airstrip (PAAD) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Deadhorse, AK at 56 ft. PAAD reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (05, 23) — longest 5,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Track PAAD in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Wind from the east-southeast (120°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 7°C (45°F), altimeter 29.68 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PAAD 290555Z AUTO 12010KT 10SM CLR 07/05 A2968 RMK AO2 T00710049 10081 20063 FZRANO
What changed at PAAD?
Since the 0535Z (9:35 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0535Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for PAAD
PAAD is currently VFR with winds from 120° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 8 knots. Density altitude is approximately -600 ft (field elevation 56 ft). PAAD does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is PASC, about 44 nm away.
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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 PAAD. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05FAV | 5,000 ft | Gravel | 7 kt head | 8 kt right |
| 23 | 5,000 ft | Gravel | 7 kt tail | 8 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 4→10 kt, ceiling 3,900 ft → unlimited.
PAAD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Point Thomson Airstrip in Deadhorse, 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 PAAD 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 PAAD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PAAD reported mostly VFR across 72 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,100 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 05
- 70%
- 23
- 30%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- PAAD
- FAA LID
- 37AA
- City
- Deadhorse
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 56 ft
- Coordinates
- 70.1360, -146.2900
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest PASC
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Sunset in
- 3h 14m
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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
2 airports50–100 NM
6 airportsHistorical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, PAAD reported VFR conditions during about 41.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 98 VFR flying days a year. March had the most VFR weather; May had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 11.4 kt, calm 6.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41.5 | 21.0 | 17.5 | 20.0 |
| Feb | 52.5 | 17.9 | 12.5 | 17.1 |
| Mar | 54.6 | 16.3 | 13.8 | 15.3 |
| Apr | 42.2 | 19.3 | 18.7 | 19.8 |
| May | 25.6 | 18.1 | 30.6 | 25.6 |
| Jun | 49.3 | 9.1 | 15.2 | 26.5 |
| Jul | 50.5 | 9.2 | 10.4 | 29.9 |
| Aug | 34.6 | 18.1 | 17.2 | 30.0 |
| Sep | 33.5 | 21.1 | 16.1 | 29.2 |
| Oct | 39.7 | 31.4 | 18.2 | 10.7 |
| Nov | 36.2 | 32.6 | 17.7 | 13.5 |
| Dec | 35.7 | 25.6 | 19.6 | 19.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 13.2 kt |
| Feb | 12.4 kt |
| Mar | 12.5 kt |
| Apr | 12.5 kt |
| May | 11.1 kt |
| Jun | 10.3 kt |
| Jul | 9.1 kt |
| Aug | 9.5 kt |
| Sep | 9.9 kt |
| Oct | 11.8 kt |
| Nov | 12.5 kt |
| Dec | 11.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
PAAD weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at PAAD?+
PAAD has 2 runways — 05, 23; the longest is 5,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PAAD report its own weather?+
Yes — Point Thomson Airstrip has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PAAD have a TAF?+
No — PAAD does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is PASC, about 44 nm away.
Does PAAD broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — PAAD does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PAAD from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Point Thomson Airstrip (PAAD)
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