Elmendorf Air Force Base (PAED) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, AK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Elmendorf Air Force Base (PAED) is a regional airport serving Anchorage, AK at 212 ft. PAED reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (06, 16, 24, 34) — longest 10,000 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 PAED 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 (270°) at 11 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 4,500 ft, temperature 17°C (62°F), altimeter 29.79 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PAED 290055Z 27011KT 10SM FEW045 17/10 A2979 RMK AO2A SLP084 T01670101 $
What changed at PAED?
Since the 2355Z (3:55 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 2355Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for PAED
PAED is currently VFR with winds from 270° at 11 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 16, about 11 knots. Density altitude is approximately 650 ft (field elevation 212 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 PAED. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24FAV | 10,000 ft | PEM | 11 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 16 | 7,493 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 11 kt right |
| 34 | 7,493 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 11 kt left |
| 06 | 10,000 ft | PEM | 11 kt tail | 2 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 9→11 kt, ceiling 12,000 ft → unlimited.
PAED weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, 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 PAED 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 PAED
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 PAED
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PAED reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 4,300 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 24
- 40%
- 34
- 35%
- 16
- 16%
- 06
- 9%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2100Z (1:00 PM AKDT)
TAF PAED 282100Z 2821/3003 24010KT 9999 SCT025 BKN045 BKN110 620804 QNH2980INS BECMG 2901/2902 25010KT 9999 BKN025 BKN045 OVC110 620804 QNH2980INS BECMG 2909/2910 20005KT 3200 BR SCT005 BKN015 OVC030 QNH2987INS BECMG 2919/2920 28005KT 4800 BR SCT015 BKN030 OVC050 QNH2994INS BECMG 3000/3001 26008KT 9999 NSW FEW030 SCT050 QNH2993INS TX16/2901Z TN09/2914Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- PAED
- IATA
- EDF
- FAA LID
- EDF
- City
- Anchorage
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 212 ft
- Coordinates
- 61.2517, -149.8071
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 124.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Sunset in
- 4h 45m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
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25–50 NM
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PAED airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, 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 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
PAED weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at PAED?+
PAED has 4 runways — 06, 16, 24, 34; the longest is 10,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PAED report its own weather?+
Yes — Elmendorf Air Force Base has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PAED have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does PAED broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — PAED does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PAED from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the PAED airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Elmendorf Air Force Base (PAED) 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 Elmendorf Air Force Base (PAED)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Elmendorf Air Force Base, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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