Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Kenai Municipal Airport in Kenai, AK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN) is a regional airport serving Kenai, AK at 99 ft. PAEN reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (02L, 02R, 2W, 20L) — longest 7,855 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 PAEN 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 (210°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 12°C (53°F), altimeter 29.85 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PAEN 290553Z 21006KT 10SM CLR 12/10 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP109 T01170100 10150 20117 53004
What changed at PAEN?
Since the 0453Z (8:53 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 2°C — watch for fog or low cloud.
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Current pilot readout for PAEN
PAEN is currently VFR with winds from 210° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 2W, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately -200 ft (field elevation 99 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 PAEN. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20LFAV | 1,980 ft | GVL | 6 kt head | 0 kt |
| 20R | 7,855 ft | ASP | 6 kt head | 0 kt |
| 2W | 4,600 ft | WATER-E | 5 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 20W | 4,600 ft | WATER-E | 5 kt tail | 3 kt left |
| 02L | 7,855 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 0 kt |
| 02R | 1,980 ft | GVL | 6 kt tail | 0 kt |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→6 kt, ceiling 4,500 ft → unlimited.
PAEN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Kenai Municipal Airport in Kenai, 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 PAEN 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 PAEN
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ILI UA /OV ILI027051 /TM 0253 /FLUNKN /TP P28A /RM LAKE CLARK PASS E-W BASES BETTER THAN OVC015 AND FV10SM THROUGH THE PASS AKFSS
ILI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ILI027051Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0253Reported at 02:53 UTC.FLUNKNAltitude unknown.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.RM LAKE CLARK PASS E-W BASES…Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at PAEN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PAEN reported mostly VFR across 27 observations, with 6 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 300 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 20L/20R
- 72%
- 02L/02R
- 17%
- 2W/20W
- 11%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0531Z (9:31 PM AKDT)
TAF PAEN 290531Z 2906/3006 22007KT P6SM SKC FM290800 18004KT P6SM VCFG FEW001 TEMPO 2908/2912 2SM BR SCT002 FM292000 26005KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- PAEN
- IATA
- ENA
- FAA LID
- ENA
- City
- Kenai
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 99 ft
- Coordinates
- 60.5709, -151.2452
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 7,855 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 133.35 MHz
- CTAF
- 121.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Sunset in
- 38m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
8 airports+2 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Peninsula Modelers Association - Redoubt Dr — Kenai, AK · 2 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, PAEN reported VFR conditions during about 86.5% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 258 VFR flying days a year. May had the most VFR weather; February had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.0 kt, calm 16.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79.8 | 9.7 | 6.7 | 3.8 |
| Feb | 75.2 | 10.4 | 8.5 | 5.9 |
| Mar | 85.7 | 6.8 | 5.3 | 2.3 |
| Apr | 90.8 | 4.8 | 2.8 | 1.6 |
| May | 94.4 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 1.0 |
| Jun | 90.1 | 5.0 | 2.9 | 2.1 |
| Jul | 86.7 | 6.1 | 4.5 | 2.7 |
| Aug | 84.8 | 8.0 | 4.5 | 2.8 |
| Sep | 85.8 | 8.5 | 3.2 | 2.6 |
| Oct | 86.0 | 8.3 | 3.4 | 2.3 |
| Nov | 79.0 | 10.6 | 6.6 | 3.8 |
| Dec | 76.2 | 10.3 | 8.5 | 5.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.0 kt |
| Feb | 7.5 kt |
| Mar | 7.1 kt |
| Apr | 6.9 kt |
| May | 7.7 kt |
| Jun | 7.5 kt |
| Jul | 6.8 kt |
| Aug | 6.4 kt |
| Sep | 6.2 kt |
| Oct | 6.4 kt |
| Nov | 6.7 kt |
| Dec | 7.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
PAEN airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Kenai Municipal Airport in Kenai, 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 ↗
PAEN weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at PAEN?+
PAEN has 6 runways — 02L, 02R, 2W, 20L, 20R, 20W; the longest is 7,855 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PAEN report its own weather?+
Yes — Kenai Municipal Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PAEN have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does PAEN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — PAEN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PAEN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the PAEN airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN) 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 Kenai Municipal Airport (PAEN)
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 Kenai Municipal Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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