Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport (PABR) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport in Utqiaġvik, AK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport (PABR) is a regional airport serving Utqiaġvik, AK at 44 ft. PABR reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (08, 26) — longest 7,100 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 132.15. Track PABR 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 northwest (310°) at 10 kt, visibility 1.3 statute miles, overcast at 200 ft, temperature 1°C (33°F), altimeter 29.70 inHg. Conditions are Low IFR (LIFR), ceiling 200 ft.
SPECI PABR 292009Z AUTO 31010KT 1 1/4SM BR OVC002 01/00 A2970 RMK AO2 T00060000 TSNO $
What changed at PABR?
Since the 1953Z (11:53 AM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Visibility improved from 0.75 SM to 1.25 SM.
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Current pilot readout for PABR
PABR is currently LIFR with winds from 310° at 10 knots, visibility 1.3 statute miles, and a 200 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately -1,400 ft (field elevation 44 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 PABR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26FAV | 7,100 ft | ASP | 8 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 08 | 7,100 ft | ASP | 8 kt tail | 6 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 11→10 kt, ceiling 9,500 ft → 200 ft.
PABR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport in Utqiaġvik, 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 PABR 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 PABR
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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BRW UA /OV BRW/TM 1900/FL005/TP C25B/SK OVC005/WX 1/2SM/RM DURC ZAN
BRW UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BRWLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1900Reported at 19:00 UTC.FL005Altitude: 500 ft MSL.TP C25BAircraft type reporting.SK OVC005Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX 1/2SMWeather and flight visibility observed.RM DURC ZANRemarks.Show raw report
SCC UA /OV BRW/TM 1706/FL003/TP C208/SK OVC003 TOP015/WX FV 3/4SM/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM DURC ZAN
SCC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BRWLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1706Reported at 17:06 UTC.FL003Altitude: 300 ft MSL.TP C208Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC003 TOP015Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX FV 3/4SMWeather and flight visibility observed.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM DURC ZANRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at PABR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PABR reported a mix of conditions, most often low IFR across 55 observations, with 7 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 27 kt, the lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: IFR → LIFR
Most recent change: IFR → LIFR
- 08
- 60%
- 26
- 40%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1813Z (10:13 AM AKDT)
TAF PABR 291813Z 2918/3018 29010KT 1/4SM FG VV003 FM292000 29010KT 1/2SM FG VV004 FM300000 31010KT 3SM BR BKN006 OVC015 FM300500 34010KT P6SM OVC010 FM301110 12006KT 1/2SM FG OVC004
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- PABR
- IATA
- BRW
- FAA LID
- BRW
- City
- Utqiaġvik
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 44 ft
- Coordinates
- 71.2854, -156.7660
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 7,100 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 132.15 MHz
- CTAF
- 123.6 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
1 airportHistorical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, PABR reported VFR conditions during about 39.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 89 VFR flying days a year. March had the most VFR weather; August had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 10.9 kt, calm 2.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54.8 | 22.3 | 15.4 | 7.5 |
| Feb | 55.7 | 21.9 | 13.8 | 8.7 |
| Mar | 65.2 | 17.7 | 11.0 | 6.1 |
| Apr | 52.9 | 23.0 | 15.8 | 8.3 |
| May | 27.8 | 24.8 | 29.7 | 17.7 |
| Jun | 47.1 | 12.0 | 17.2 | 23.7 |
| Jul | 43.4 | 11.4 | 15.3 | 29.9 |
| Aug | 24.9 | 25.6 | 24.4 | 25.1 |
| Sep | 25.5 | 37.3 | 19.5 | 17.6 |
| Oct | 31.3 | 44.5 | 17.0 | 7.2 |
| Nov | 35.0 | 37.3 | 18.9 | 8.8 |
| Dec | 47.6 | 29.1 | 15.7 | 7.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 11.2 kt |
| Feb | 11.3 kt |
| Mar | 10.3 kt |
| Apr | 10.4 kt |
| May | 10.1 kt |
| Jun | 10.5 kt |
| Jul | 10.3 kt |
| Aug | 10.4 kt |
| Sep | 10.6 kt |
| Oct | 12.3 kt |
| Nov | 12.1 kt |
| Dec | 11.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
PABR weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at PABR?+
PABR has 2 runways — 08, 26; the longest is 7,100 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PABR report its own weather?+
Yes — Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PABR have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does PABR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — PABR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PABR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Wiley Post Will Rogers Memorial Airport (PABR)
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