Adak Airport (PADK) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Adak Airport in Adak, AK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Adak Airport (PADK) is a regional airport serving Adak, AK at 18 ft. PADK reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (05, 18, 23, 36), longest 7,790 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 PADK 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-southwest (200°) at 21 kt, gusting 26 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 1,900 ft, temperature 18°C (65°F), altimeter 29.98 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 1,900 ft.
METAR PADK 010756Z AUTO 20021G26KT 10SM OVC019 18/16 A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND 22030/0700 SLP151 T01830161 402330144 $
Current pilot readout for PADK
PADK is currently MVFR with winds from 200° at 21 knots gusting 26, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 1,900 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 14 knots. Density altitude is approximately 350 ft (field elevation 18 ft). PADK does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is PASY, about 343 nm away.
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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 PADK. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23FAV | 7,790 ft | ASPH-G | 16 kt head | 14 kt left (g17) |
| 05 | 7,790 ft | ASPH-G | 16 kt tail | 14 kt right (g17) |
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PADK weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Adak Airport in Adak, 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 PADK 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at PADK
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- PADK
- IATA
- ADK
- FAA LID
- ADK
- City
- Adak
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 18 ft
- Coordinates
- 51.8836, -176.6428
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,790 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest PASY
- Time zone
- America/Adak
- Sunset in
- 5h 28m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
50–100 NM
1 airportHistorical Flying Weather at PADK
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, PADK reported VFR conditions during about 38.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 66 VFR flying days a year. October had the most VFR weather; July had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 12.4 kt, calm 6.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53.8 | 34.9 | 8.5 | 2.9 |
| Feb | 49.7 | 40.3 | 8.9 | 1.1 |
| Mar | 49.8 | 39.1 | 9.4 | 1.7 |
| Apr | 44.9 | 46.3 | 7.6 | 1.2 |
| May | 28.3 | 57.4 | 11.0 | 3.3 |
| Jun | 18.4 | 55.8 | 19.1 | 6.7 |
| Jul | 14.7 | 45.1 | 26.1 | 14.1 |
| Aug | 24.0 | 46.1 | 19.6 | 10.3 |
| Sep | 46.0 | 39.5 | 11.1 | 3.4 |
| Oct | 56.3 | 36.8 | 5.8 | 1.2 |
| Nov | 53.9 | 38.4 | 7.0 | 0.8 |
| Dec | 53.5 | 36.3 | 8.5 | 1.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 13.3 kt |
| Feb | 14.7 kt |
| Mar | 13.8 kt |
| Apr | 13.3 kt |
| May | 11.5 kt |
| Jun | 10.2 kt |
| Jul | 9.7 kt |
| Aug | 10.1 kt |
| Sep | 12.4 kt |
| Oct | 13.2 kt |
| Nov | 13.8 kt |
| Dec | 13.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
PADK airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Adak Airport in Adak, 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 ↗
PADK weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at PADK?+
PADK has 4 runways: 05, 18, 23, 36; the longest is 7,790 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PADK report its own weather?+
Yes. Adak Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PADK have a TAF?+
No. PADK does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is PASY, about 343 nm away.
Does PADK broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. PADK does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PADK from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the PADK airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Adak Airport (PADK) 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 Adak Airport (PADK)
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