Bettles Airport (PABT) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Bettles Airport in Bettles, AK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Bettles Airport (PABT) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Bettles, AK at 647 ft. PABT reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (01, 19) — longest 5,190 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 135.45. Track PABT 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 south (170°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 8,000 ft, broken clouds at 22,000 ft, temperature 17°C (62°F), altimeter 29.78 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 22,000 ft.
METAR PABT 290553Z 17006KT 10SM FEW080 BKN220 17/04 A2978 RMK SLP093 T01670044 10183 20167 56006
What changed at PABT?
Since the 0453Z (8:53 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0453Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for PABT
PABT is currently VFR with winds from 170° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 22,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 01, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,200 ft (field elevation 647 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 PABT. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19FAV | 5,190 ft | GVL | 4 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 01 | 5,190 ft | GVL | 4 kt tail | 4 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→6 kt, ceiling unlimited → 22,000 ft.
PABT weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Bettles Airport in Bettles, 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 PABT 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 PABT
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PABT reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 14 kt, the lowest ceiling was 9,000 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 19
- 66%
- 01
- 34%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (9:20 PM AKDT)
TAF PABT 290520Z 2906/3006 VRB04KT P6SM FEW070 SCT200 FM291800 19008KT P6SM VCSH OVC050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- PABT
- IATA
- BTT
- FAA LID
- BTT
- City
- Bettles
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 647 ft
- Coordinates
- 66.9139, -151.5290
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,190 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.45 MHz
- CTAF
- 122.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Sunset in
- 1h 57m
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Nearby airports
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4 airportsHistorical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, PABT reported VFR conditions during about 86.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 214 VFR flying days a year. May had the most VFR weather; October had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.8 kt, calm 27.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81.3 | 11.6 | 5.7 | 1.4 |
| Feb | 79.8 | 12.6 | 5.9 | 1.7 |
| Mar | 86.6 | 8.2 | 4.3 | 0.9 |
| Apr | 88.7 | 6.9 | 3.4 | 0.9 |
| May | 95.8 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Jun | 93.9 | 4.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Jul | 85.8 | 10.0 | 3.1 | 1.1 |
| Aug | 82.2 | 12.5 | 3.8 | 1.5 |
| Sep | 81.6 | 13.4 | 3.4 | 1.6 |
| Oct | 73.2 | 16.0 | 7.9 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 75.3 | 13.8 | 8.1 | 2.7 |
| Dec | 77.0 | 13.5 | 7.4 | 2.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.2 kt |
| Feb | 3.7 kt |
| Mar | 4.0 kt |
| Apr | 4.8 kt |
| May | 4.7 kt |
| Jun | 4.0 kt |
| Jul | 3.6 kt |
| Aug | 3.3 kt |
| Sep | 3.5 kt |
| Oct | 3.7 kt |
| Nov | 3.5 kt |
| Dec | 3.4 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
PABT weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at PABT?+
PABT has 2 runways — 01, 19; the longest is 5,190 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PABT report its own weather?+
Yes — Bettles Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PABT have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does PABT broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — PABT does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PABT from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Bettles Airport (PABT)
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