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 west-southwest (240°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 1,900 ft, temperature 9°C (48°F), altimeter 30.24 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,900 ft.
METAR PABE 130653Z 24004KT 10SM OVC019 09/07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP241 T00890067 $
What changed at PABE?
Since the 0553Z (9:53 PM AKDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0553Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for PABE
PABE is currently MVFR with winds from 240° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 1,900 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 12, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately -950 ft (field elevation 126 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Runway 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19LFAV | 4,000 ft | ASPH-G | 3 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 19R | 6,400 ft | ASPH-F | 3 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 30 | 1,858 ft | GRVL-G | 1 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 12 | 1,858 ft | GRVL-G | 1 kt tail | 4 kt right |
| 01L | 6,400 ft | ASPH-F | 3 kt tail | 2 kt left |
| 01R | 4,000 ft | ASPH-G | 3 kt tail | 2 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 8→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → 1,900 ft.
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 © 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.
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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KSM UA /OV KSM/TM 0355/FL020/TP C130/SK OVC020-TOPUNKN/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM DURC TO ANC /ZAN/
KSM UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KSMLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0355Reported at 03:55 UTC.FL020Altitude: 2,000 ft MSL.TP C130Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC020-TOPUNKNSky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM DURC TO ANC /ZAN/Remarks.Show raw report
BET UA /OV 5 N BET/TM 0222/FL015/TP PA-31/SK OVC017
BET UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV 5 N BETLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0222Reported at 02:22 UTC.FL015Altitude: 1,500 ft MSL.TP PA-31Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC017Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ 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 a mix of conditions, most often marginal VFR across 40 observations, with 10 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 100 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: IFR → MVFR
Most recent change: LIFR → MVFR
- 19L/19R
- 66%
- 30
- 16%
- 01L/01R
- 11%
- 12
- 7%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0530Z (9:30 PM AKDT)
TAF PABE 130530Z 1306/1406 23006KT P6SM OVC015 FM130900 22004KT P6SM BKN020 FM131300 VRB03KT P6SM VCFG OVC025 FM131800 03005KT P6SM OVC050
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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
- Next sunset
- 22h 5m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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Historical Flying Weather at PABE
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 2610 · 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)
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