Cold Bay Airport (PACD) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Cold Bay Airport in Cold Bay, AK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Cold Bay Airport (PACD) is a regional airport serving Cold Bay, AK at 96 ft. PACD reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (08, 15, 26, 33), longest 10,179 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 PACD 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 southeast (130°) at 15 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 200 ft, a few clouds at 4,600 ft, scattered clouds at 9,000 ft, temperature 13°C (56°F), altimeter 30.24 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
SPECI PACD 130001Z 13015KT 10SM FEW002 FEW046 SCT090 13/12 A3024 RMK AO2 T01330122
What changed at PACD?
Since the 2353Z (3:53 PM AKDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
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Current pilot readout for PACD
PACD is currently VFR with winds from 130° at 15 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08, about 9 knots. Density altitude is approximately -500 ft (field elevation 96 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 PACD. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15FAV | 10,179 ft | ASP | 13 kt head | 7 kt left |
| 08 | 4,900 ft | ASP | 12 kt head | 9 kt right |
| 26 | 4,900 ft | ASP | 12 kt tail | 9 kt left |
| 33 | 10,179 ft | ASP | 13 kt tail | 7 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 12→15 kt, ceiling 4,600 ft → unlimited.
PACD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Cold Bay Airport in Cold Bay, 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 PACD 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 PACD
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours, via aviationweather.gov.
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CDB UA /OV CDB330010-CDB /TM 2338 /FL000 /TP SB20 /SK OVC045-TOP080 /TB NEG /IC NEG /RM DURD RNAV RWY 15 FIELD IN SIGHT 8NM AKFSS
CDB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CDB330010-CDBLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2338Reported at 23:38 UTC.FL000Altitude: 0 ft MSL.TP SB20Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC045-TOP080Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM DURD RNAV RWY 15 FIELD IN…Remarks.Show raw report
KFP UA /OV KFP /TM 2230 /FLUNKN /TP BE20 /TB LGT /RM CLR N OVC S AKFSS
KFP UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KFPLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2230Reported at 22:30 UTC.FLUNKNAltitude unknown.TP BE20Aircraft type reporting.TB LGTTurbulence: light.RM CLR N OVC S AKFSSRemarks.Show raw report
CDB UA /OV CDB180021 /TM 2205 /FL082 /TP BE20 /SK OVC105 /TB OCNL LGT 105-082 /RM DURD CLR BLO 105 AKFSS
CDB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CDB180021Location: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2205Reported at 22:05 UTC.FL082Altitude: 8,200 ft MSL.TP BE20Aircraft type reporting.SK OVC105Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB OCNL LGT 105-082Turbulence: occasional light 10,500–8,200 ft.RM DURD CLR BLO 105 AKFSSRemarks.Show raw report
CDB UA /OV CDB330015-CDB /TM 2133 /FL000 /TP B190 /SK BKN004-TOP007 /TB LGT /IC NEG /RM DURD RNAV RWY 15 MULT CLD LYRS 040-120 AKFSS
CDB UAHeader: reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV CDB330015-CDBLocation: fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2133Reported at 21:33 UTC.FL000Altitude: 0 ft MSL.TP B190Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN004-TOP007Sky condition: cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB LGTTurbulence: light.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM DURD RNAV RWY 15 MULT CLD…Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use: conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at PACD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PACD reported mostly low IFR across 56 observations, with 9 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 24 kt, the lowest ceiling was 100 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 15
- 44%
- 26
- 42%
- 33
- 7%
- 08
- 7%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2332Z (3:32 PM AKDT)
TAF PACD 122332Z 1300/1324 14012G20KT P6SM SCT004 OVC035 FM130300 15013KT 6SM BR OVC009 FM130500 16013KT 3SM -SHRA BR OVC005 FM130800 16015G25KT 3/4SM -SHRA BR OVC005 FM131100 16019G31KT 3/4SM -SHRA BR OVC010 FM131700 16022G32KT 3SM BR OVC005
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- PACD
- IATA
- CDB
- FAA LID
- CDB
- City
- Cold Bay
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 96 ft
- Coordinates
- 55.2079, -162.7250
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 10,179 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.75 MHz
- CTAF
- 123.6 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Nome
- Sunset in
- 4h 36m
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Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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1 airportHistorical Flying Weather at PACD
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, PACD reported VFR conditions during about 46.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 100 VFR flying days a year. October had the most VFR weather; July had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 13.7 kt, calm 3.9% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55.7 | 29.4 | 9.9 | 5.0 |
| Feb | 52.8 | 31.3 | 10.1 | 5.8 |
| Mar | 50.9 | 30.3 | 11.5 | 7.3 |
| Apr | 47.4 | 35.6 | 10.8 | 6.2 |
| May | 43.6 | 37.7 | 12.3 | 6.3 |
| Jun | 36.8 | 34.2 | 16.8 | 12.2 |
| Jul | 28.1 | 33.6 | 20.7 | 17.5 |
| Aug | 36.7 | 33.3 | 16.8 | 13.2 |
| Sep | 54.6 | 31.6 | 9.0 | 4.8 |
| Oct | 68.3 | 27.6 | 3.3 | 0.8 |
| Nov | 61.7 | 29.6 | 6.0 | 2.6 |
| Dec | 58.7 | 29.3 | 7.7 | 4.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 13.9 kt |
| Feb | 14.8 kt |
| Mar | 13.9 kt |
| Apr | 14.1 kt |
| May | 12.9 kt |
| Jun | 12.6 kt |
| Jul | 12.6 kt |
| Aug | 12.3 kt |
| Sep | 13.6 kt |
| Oct | 14.0 kt |
| Nov | 14.4 kt |
| Dec | 14.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
PACD airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Cold Bay Airport in Cold Bay, AK shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 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 ↗
PACD weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at PACD?+
PACD has 4 runways: 08, 15, 26, 33; the longest is 10,179 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PACD report its own weather?+
Yes. Cold Bay Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PACD have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does PACD broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. PACD does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PACD from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the PACD airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Cold Bay Airport (PACD) 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 Cold Bay Airport (PACD)
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