Bethel Airport (PABE) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Bethel Airport in Bethel, AK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Bethel Airport (PABE) is a regional airport serving Bethel, AK at 126 ft. PABE reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (01L, 01R, 12, 19L) — longest 6,400 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track PABE 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 north (010°) at 7 kt, gusting 18 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 20°C (68°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PABE 290153Z 01007G18KT 10SM CLR 20/04 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP131 T02000044 $
What changed at PABE?
Since the 0053Z (4:53 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts began — now gusting 18 kt.
- Wind speed down from 14 to 7 kt.
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Current pilot readout for PABE
PABE is currently VFR with winds from 010° at 7 knots gusting 18, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 12, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 800 ft (field elevation 126 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 PABE. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01LFAV | 6,400 ft | ASPH-F | 7 kt head | 2 kt left (g4) |
| 01R | 4,000 ft | ASPH-G | 7 kt head | 2 kt left (g4) |
| 30 | 1,858 ft | GRVL-G | 3 kt head | 6 kt right (g16) |
| 12 | 1,858 ft | GRVL-G | 3 kt tail | 6 kt left (g16) |
| 19L | 4,000 ft | ASPH-G | 7 kt tail | 2 kt right (g4) |
| 19R | 6,400 ft | ASPH-F | 7 kt tail | 2 kt right (g4) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 9→7 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
PABE weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Bethel Airport in Bethel, 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 PABE 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 PABE
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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BET UA /OV BET/TM 2005/FL000/TP B737/SK CLR/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM DURD
BET UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BETLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2005Reported at 20:05 UTC.FL000Altitude: 0 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM DURDRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at PABE
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PABE reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 22 kt. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 30
- 40%
- 19L/19R
- 37%
- 01L/01R
- 12%
- 12
- 11%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2329Z (3:29 PM AKDT)
TAF PABE 282329Z 2900/2924 36011KT P6SM SKC TEMPO 2900/2902 36011G20KT FM290300 34007KT P6SM SKC FM291400 32006KT P6SM SCT010 FM291800 31007KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- PABE
- IATA
- BET
- FAA LID
- BET
- City
- Bethel
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 126 ft
- Coordinates
- 60.7798, -161.8380
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 6,400 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 119.8 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.7 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Nome
- Sunset in
- 5h 33m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
4 airports50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, PABE reported VFR conditions during about 66.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 185 VFR flying days a year. May had the most VFR weather; July had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.9 kt, calm 3.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71.7 | 12.5 | 8.4 | 7.4 |
| Feb | 66.7 | 14.9 | 10.5 | 8.0 |
| Mar | 70.3 | 13.1 | 9.0 | 7.6 |
| Apr | 73.6 | 14.0 | 6.7 | 5.7 |
| May | 76.7 | 15.4 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
| Jun | 73.6 | 18.2 | 5.1 | 3.1 |
| Jul | 54.7 | 29.3 | 10.8 | 5.2 |
| Aug | 58.0 | 24.8 | 11.2 | 6.0 |
| Sep | 68.6 | 18.5 | 6.7 | 6.2 |
| Oct | 67.4 | 17.7 | 7.1 | 7.8 |
| Nov | 63.3 | 16.8 | 10.2 | 9.7 |
| Dec | 69.7 | 13.5 | 8.7 | 8.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 11.9 kt |
| Feb | 12.1 kt |
| Mar | 10.8 kt |
| Apr | 9.7 kt |
| May | 9.0 kt |
| Jun | 8.2 kt |
| Jul | 8.3 kt |
| Aug | 8.5 kt |
| Sep | 8.6 kt |
| Oct | 9.4 kt |
| Nov | 10.3 kt |
| Dec | 11.7 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
PABE airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Bethel Airport in Bethel, AK shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
PABE weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at PABE?+
PABE has 6 runways — 01L, 01R, 12, 19L, 19R, 30; the longest is 6,400 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PABE report its own weather?+
Yes — Bethel Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PABE have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does PABE broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — PABE does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PABE from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the PABE airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Bethel Airport (PABE) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Bethel Airport (PABE)
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 Bethel Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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