Birchwood Airport (PABV) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Birchwood Airport in Birchwood, AK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Birchwood Airport (PABV) is a regional airport serving Birchwood, AK at 83 ft. PABV reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (02L, 02R, 20L, 20R) — longest 4,012 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 135.55. Track PABV 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 (260°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 18°C (65°F), altimeter 29.79 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PABV 290156Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP086 T01830106 $
What changed at PABV?
Since the 0056Z (4:56 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0056Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for PABV
PABV is currently VFR with winds from 260° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 02R, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 650 ft (field elevation 83 ft). PABV does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is PAED, about 13 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 PABV. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20RFAV | 4,012 ft | ASP | 5 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 20L | 1,802 ft | GRV | 4 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 02R | 1,802 ft | GRV | 4 kt tail | 6 kt left |
| 02L | 4,012 ft | ASP | 5 kt tail | 5 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 3→7 kt, ceiling 8,000 ft → unlimited.
PABV weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Birchwood Airport in Birchwood, 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 PABV 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 PABV
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ANC UA /OV TED330008/TM 2312/FL021/TP B777/SK FEW 024/RM DURD
ANC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TED330008Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2312Reported at 23:12 UTC.FL021Altitude: 2,100 ft MSL.TP B777Aircraft type reporting.SK FEW 024Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURDRemarks.Show raw report
ENA UA /OV ENA268046 /TM 2232 /FL015 /TP P28A /SK OVC015 /WX -RA /WV 04008KT /RM LAKE CLARK PASS W-E OTTER LAKE EASTERN APPROACHES VMC AT 009 24010KT MOOSE RIDGE PASS OBSC COULD TAKE THAT ROUTE AKFSS
ENA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ENA268046Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2232Reported at 22:32 UTC.FL015Altitude: 1,500 ft MSL.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.SK OVC015Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX -RAWeather and flight visibility observed.WV 04008KTWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.RM LAKE CLARK PASS W-E OTTER…Remarks.Show raw report
ENA UA /OV GKN237055 /TM 2140 /FL040 /TP C180 /WX FV99SM /WV 33015KT /TB LGT /RM SCT LAYER ABOVE 040 BKN LAYER TO THE WEST 070 AKFSS
ENA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GKN237055Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2140Reported at 21:40 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP C180Aircraft type reporting.WX FV99SMWeather and flight visibility observed.WV 33015KTWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.TB LGTTurbulence: light.RM SCT LAYER ABOVE 040 BKN L…Remarks.Show raw report
ANC UA /OV TED330010/TM 2031/FL030/TP B748/SK SCT 030/TB LGT CHP
ANC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TED330010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2031Reported at 20:31 UTC.FL030Altitude: 3,000 ft MSL.TP B748Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT 030Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB LGT CHPTurbulence: light chp.Show raw report
ANC UA /OV TED280010/TM 2030/FL007/TP EC45/SK BASES 007/RM MOUTH OF LITTLE SU
ANC UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV TED280010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2030Reported at 20:30 UTC.FL007Altitude: 700 ft MSL.TP EC45Aircraft type reporting.SK BASES 007Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM MOUTH OF LITTLE SURemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at PABV
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PABV reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 4,500 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 20L
- 43%
- 20R
- 27%
- 02L
- 24%
- 02R
- 6%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- PABV
- FAA LID
- BCV
- City
- Birchwood
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 83 ft
- Coordinates
- 61.4165, -149.5070
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 4,012 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest PAED
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.55 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Sunset in
- 4h 44m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
11 airports+5 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
6 airports50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Alaska Drone Racing League - Peters Creek Christian Church — Chugiak, AK · 2 mi
- Peters Creek Christian Center (Gym) — Chugiak, AK · 2 mi
- Frontier Fun Flyers - Loretta French Park — Anchorage, AK · 2 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, PABV reported VFR conditions during about 88.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 253 VFR flying days a year. May had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.0 kt, calm 39.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75.7 | 7.5 | 5.2 | 11.6 |
| Feb | 78.1 | 9.3 | 5.9 | 6.7 |
| Mar | 89.7 | 5.4 | 2.9 | 2.1 |
| Apr | 92.3 | 4.4 | 2.0 | 1.3 |
| May | 95.4 | 3.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Jun | 92.3 | 6.6 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Jul | 88.0 | 9.6 | 1.6 | 0.9 |
| Aug | 89.6 | 7.3 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Sep | 88.3 | 6.3 | 2.4 | 3.0 |
| Oct | 86.6 | 6.6 | 3.3 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 79.5 | 7.4 | 5.8 | 7.3 |
| Dec | 75.1 | 8.6 | 6.9 | 9.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 2.8 kt |
| Feb | 2.8 kt |
| Mar | 3.1 kt |
| Apr | 3.1 kt |
| May | 3.7 kt |
| Jun | 3.2 kt |
| Jul | 2.6 kt |
| Aug | 2.4 kt |
| Sep | 2.4 kt |
| Oct | 2.9 kt |
| Nov | 3.1 kt |
| Dec | 3.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
PABV weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at PABV?+
PABV has 4 runways — 02L, 02R, 20L, 20R; the longest is 4,012 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PABV report its own weather?+
Yes — Birchwood Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PABV have a TAF?+
No — PABV does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is PAED, about 13 nm away.
Does PABV broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — PABV does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PABV from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Birchwood Airport (PABV)
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