Kodiak Airport (PADQ) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Kodiak Airport in Kodiak, AK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Kodiak Airport (PADQ) is a regional airport serving Kodiak, AK at 78 ft. PADQ reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (01, 08, 11, 19) — longest 7,534 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 PADQ 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 variable at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 3,000 ft, temperature 12°C (53°F), altimeter 29.85 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 3,000 ft.
METAR PADQ 290353Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM OVC030 12/09 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP109 T01170089 $
What changed at PADQ?
Since the 0318Z (7:18 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from VFR to MVFR.
- Ceiling dropped from 3,200 ft to 3,000 ft.
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Current pilot readout for PADQ
PADQ is currently MVFR with variable winds at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 3,000 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately -200 ft (field elevation 78 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 PADQ. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is variable at 4 kt — light and variable wind like this is generally not a factor for runway selection, and with no steady direction there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 5,010 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 08 | 7,534 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 11 | 5,400 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 19 | 5,010 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 26 | 7,534 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 29 | 5,400 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 8→4 kt, ceiling 1,300 ft → 3,000 ft.
PADQ weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Kodiak Airport in Kodiak, 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 PADQ 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 PADQ
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ADQ UA /OV ADQ/TM 0426/FL022/TP BE20/SK SCT022-TOP035/ SKC /TB NEG/IC NEG/RM DURC /ZAN/
ADQ UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ADQLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0426Reported at 04:26 UTC.FL022Altitude: 2,200 ft MSL.TP BE20Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT022-TOP035/ SKCSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM DURC /ZAN/Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at PADQ
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PADQ reported mostly marginal VFR across 42 observations, with 10 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 700 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 29
- 27%
- 26
- 19%
- 11
- 17%
- 08
- 16%
- 01
- 15%
- 19
- 6%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2346Z (3:46 PM AKDT)
TAF PADQ 282346Z 2900/2924 06004KT P6SM SCT015 OVC020 FM290600 34003KT P6SM SCT015 BKN025 FM291000 29005KT P6SM SCT025 BKN080 FM291200 30004KT 3SM BR BKN005 FM291900 01005KT P6SM FEW200
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- PADQ
- IATA
- ADQ
- FAA LID
- ADQ
- City
- Kodiak
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 78 ft
- Coordinates
- 57.7500, -152.4940
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 7,534 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 135.5 MHz
- CTAF
- 119.8 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Sunset in
- 1h 49m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, PADQ reported VFR conditions during about 61.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 187 VFR flying days a year. September had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.6 kt, calm 9.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54.3 | 31.4 | 10.1 | 4.2 |
| Feb | 61.8 | 25.2 | 10.1 | 3.0 |
| Mar | 66.0 | 24.1 | 7.5 | 2.4 |
| Apr | 59.7 | 27.9 | 9.4 | 2.9 |
| May | 56.0 | 29.7 | 10.5 | 3.9 |
| Jun | 56.1 | 27.0 | 10.7 | 6.2 |
| Jul | 60.4 | 22.6 | 9.6 | 7.4 |
| Aug | 67.0 | 19.6 | 6.9 | 6.5 |
| Sep | 70.8 | 19.6 | 6.2 | 3.5 |
| Oct | 70.1 | 21.8 | 6.1 | 2.0 |
| Nov | 70.0 | 21.8 | 6.0 | 2.1 |
| Dec | 60.1 | 28.5 | 8.7 | 2.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.8 kt |
| Feb | 9.7 kt |
| Mar | 9.7 kt |
| Apr | 9.4 kt |
| May | 8.6 kt |
| Jun | 7.4 kt |
| Jul | 6.3 kt |
| Aug | 6.5 kt |
| Sep | 7.5 kt |
| Oct | 8.8 kt |
| Nov | 9.7 kt |
| Dec | 10.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
PADQ airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Kodiak Airport in Kodiak, AK shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
PADQ weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at PADQ?+
PADQ has 6 runways — 01, 08, 11, 19, 26, 29; the longest is 7,534 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PADQ report its own weather?+
Yes — Kodiak Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PADQ have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does PADQ broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — PADQ does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PADQ from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the PADQ airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Kodiak Airport (PADQ) 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 Kodiak Airport (PADQ)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Kodiak Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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