Ladd Army Airfield (PAFB) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Ladd Army Airfield in Fairbanks, AK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Ladd Army Airfield (PAFB) is a regional airport serving Fairbanks, AK at 454 ft. PAFB reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (07, 25), longest 8,575 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 PAFB 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 (170°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 9,500 ft, broken clouds at 12,000 ft, temperature 9°C (47°F), altimeter 30.09 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 12,000 ft.
METAR PAFB 130755Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM FEW095 BKN120 09/05 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP197 T00860048 $
What changed at PAFB?
Since the 0655Z (10:55 PM AKDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0655Z report, conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for PAFB
PAFB is currently VFR with winds from 170° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 12,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately -400 ft (field elevation 454 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 PAFB. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07FAV | 8,575 ft | ASPH-CONC | 0 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 25 | 8,575 ft | ASPH-CONC | 0 kt head | 3 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 11→3 kt, ceiling 700 ft → 12,000 ft.
PAFB weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Ladd Army Airfield in Fairbanks, 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 PAFB 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 PAFB
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PAFB reported mostly VFR across 57 observations, with 16 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 19 kt, the lowest ceiling was 600 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 25
- 73%
- 07
- 27%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0100Z (5:00 PM AKDT)
TAF AMD PAFB 120100Z 1201/1304 VRB06KT 9000 -RA OVC040 510103 QNH3008INS BECMG 1202/1203 23012KT 4800 -RA BR SCT015 OVC030 620901 510103 QNH3003INS BECMG 1207/1208 23010G15KT 6000 -RA BR BKN007 OVC020 620703 510103 QNH3000INS BECMG 1213/1214 25010G20KT 9999 NSW BKN030 620505 510103 QNH3000INS TX13/1201Z TN09/1215Z
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- PAFB
- IATA
- FBK
- FAA LID
- FBK
- City
- Fairbanks
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 454 ft
- Coordinates
- 64.8375, -147.6140
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 8,575 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 134.25 MHz
- CTAF
- 125 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Next sunset
- 20h 23m
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PAFB airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Ladd Army Airfield in Fairbanks, AK shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 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 ↗
PAFB weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at PAFB?+
PAFB has 2 runways: 07, 25; the longest is 8,575 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PAFB report its own weather?+
Yes. Ladd Army Airfield has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PAFB have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does PAFB broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. PAFB does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PAFB from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the PAFB airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Ladd Army Airfield (PAFB) 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).
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