Homer Airport (PAHO) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Homer Airport in Homer, AK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Homer Airport (PAHO) is a regional airport serving Homer, AK at 84 ft. PAHO reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (04, 22) — longest 6,701 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 PAHO 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-southwest (250°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 3,000 ft, overcast at 3,800 ft, temperature 12°C (54°F), altimeter 29.85 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 3,800 ft.
METAR PAHO 290053Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM SCT030 OVC038 12/09 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP107 T01220094 TSNO $
What changed at PAHO?
Since the 0040Z (4:40 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0040Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for PAHO
PAHO is currently VFR with winds from 250° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 3,800 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately -150 ft (field elevation 84 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 PAHO. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22FAV | 6,701 ft | ASP | 10 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 04 | 6,701 ft | ASP | 10 kt tail | 3 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→10 kt, ceiling 7,500 ft → 3,800 ft.
PAHO weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Homer Airport in Homer, 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 PAHO 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 PAHO
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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HOM UA /OV HOM/TM 2243/FL060/TP B190/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM DURC VFR WEST HOM /ZAN/
HOM UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV HOMLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2243Reported at 22:43 UTC.FL060Altitude: 6,000 ft MSL.TP B190Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM DURC VFR WEST HOM /ZAN/Remarks.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
ILI UA /OV ILI023059 /TM 2230 /FLUNKN /TP P28A /RM LAKE CLARK PASS WEST SIDE FORKS TO LITTLE LAKE CLARK OVC003 COULDNT TAKE THAT ROUTE AKFSS
ILI UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ILI023059Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2230Reported at 22:30 UTC.FLUNKNAltitude unknown.TP P28AAircraft type reporting.RM LAKE CLARK PASS WEST SIDE…Remarks.Show raw report
ENA UA /OV ENA012010/TM 1920/FL130/TP BE20/TA M10/IC TRACE-LGT RIME/RM DURC ZAN
ENA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ENA012010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1920Reported at 19:20 UTC.FL130Altitude: 13,000 ft MSL.TP BE20Aircraft type reporting.TA M10Outside air temperature, °C.IC TRACE-LGT RIMEIcing: trace - light rime.RM DURC ZANRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at PAHO
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PAHO reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 34 observations, with 8 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 1,400 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 22
- 79%
- 04
- 21%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2340Z (3:40 PM AKDT)
TAF PAHO 282340Z 2900/2924 26009KT P6SM VCSH BKN030 FM290600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT015 FM291600 VRB03KT P6SM FEW200
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- PAHO
- IATA
- HOM
- FAA LID
- HOM
- City
- Homer
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 84 ft
- Coordinates
- 59.6445, -151.4792
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 6,701 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.65 MHz
- CTAF
- 123.6 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Sunset in
- 5h 31m
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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
3 airports50–100 NM
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Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, PAHO reported VFR conditions during about 88.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 265 VFR flying days a year. May had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 5.2 kt, calm 24.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80.0 | 13.3 | 4.8 | 1.9 |
| Feb | 79.8 | 14.0 | 4.6 | 1.7 |
| Mar | 85.0 | 10.9 | 3.0 | 1.1 |
| Apr | 88.1 | 9.5 | 1.7 | 0.7 |
| May | 94.5 | 4.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| Jun | 93.2 | 5.6 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Jul | 91.6 | 6.2 | 1.0 | 1.3 |
| Aug | 88.6 | 7.8 | 1.4 | 2.2 |
| Sep | 88.8 | 7.9 | 1.2 | 2.1 |
| Oct | 88.4 | 10.0 | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Nov | 84.0 | 12.5 | 2.8 | 0.6 |
| Dec | 78.2 | 15.0 | 5.1 | 1.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.2 kt |
| Feb | 5.7 kt |
| Mar | 5.3 kt |
| Apr | 5.6 kt |
| May | 5.7 kt |
| Jun | 5.5 kt |
| Jul | 4.9 kt |
| Aug | 4.6 kt |
| Sep | 4.5 kt |
| Oct | 4.8 kt |
| Nov | 5.2 kt |
| Dec | 5.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
PAHO airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Homer Airport in Homer, 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 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
PAHO weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at PAHO?+
PAHO has 2 runways — 04, 22; the longest is 6,701 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PAHO report its own weather?+
Yes — Homer Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PAHO have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does PAHO broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — PAHO does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PAHO from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the PAHO airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Homer Airport (PAHO) 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 Homer Airport (PAHO)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Homer Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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