Juneau International Airport (PAJN) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Juneau International Airport in Juneau, AK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Juneau International Airport (PAJN) is a regional airport serving Juneau, AK at 21 ft. PAJN reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (08, 08W, 26, 26W) — longest 8,857 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 PAJN 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 east (100°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 5,000 ft, scattered clouds at 8,000 ft, broken clouds at 10,000 ft, broken clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 14°C (58°F), altimeter 29.80 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 10,000 ft.
METAR PAJN 290553Z 10010KT 10SM FEW050 SCT080 BKN100 BKN250 14/09 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP094 60000 T01440089 10183 20139 53017 $
What changed at PAJN?
Since the 0453Z (8:53 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.77 → 29.80 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for PAJN
PAJN is currently VFR with winds from 100° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 10,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 08W, about 10 knots. Density altitude is approximately 100 ft (field elevation 21 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 PAJN. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08FAV | 8,857 ft | ASP | 10 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 08W | 4,800 ft | WATER | 2 kt tail | 10 kt right |
| 26W | 4,800 ft | WATER | 2 kt tail | 10 kt right |
| 26 | 8,857 ft | ASP | 10 kt tail | 1 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 0→10 kt, ceiling 23,000 ft → 10,000 ft.
PAJN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Juneau International Airport in Juneau, 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 PAJN 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.
Recent aviation weather trends at PAJN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PAJN reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 9,500 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 08
- 66%
- 26
- 31%
- 08W/26W
- 3%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0523Z (9:23 PM AKDT)
TAF PAJN 290523Z 2906/3006 08006KT P6SM BKN090 FM291200 10005KT 6SM -RA BKN030 OVC040 FM291500 13005KT 6SM -RA FEW008 BKN028 OVC035 FM292000 13006KT P6SM -SHRA SCT030 BKN050 FM292300 12008KT P6SM BKN050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- PAJN
- IATA
- JNU
- FAA LID
- JNU
- City
- Juneau
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 21 ft
- Coordinates
- 58.3549, -134.5744
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 8,857 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 135.2 MHz
- AWOS/ASOS
- 114 MHz
- CTAF
- 118.7 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Juneau
- Next sunset
- 23h 13m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
5 airports25–50 NM
7 airports+1 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.
- Gastineau Aeromodelers Society - Glacier Spur Road — Juneau, AK · 4 mi
- Gastineau Aeromodelers Society - Montana Creek Rd — Juneau, AK · 4 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, PAJN reported VFR conditions during about 79.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 250 VFR flying days a year. May had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.3 kt, calm 27.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63.1 | 20.6 | 8.8 | 7.6 |
| Feb | 72.1 | 17.0 | 6.7 | 4.3 |
| Mar | 79.5 | 13.0 | 4.6 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 83.5 | 13.6 | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| May | 87.3 | 11.3 | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Jun | 86.0 | 12.3 | 1.1 | 0.5 |
| Jul | 77.2 | 19.5 | 2.4 | 0.9 |
| Aug | 76.3 | 19.9 | 2.3 | 1.5 |
| Sep | 79.7 | 15.4 | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| Oct | 76.1 | 17.3 | 2.3 | 4.4 |
| Nov | 72.5 | 17.7 | 5.5 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 68.1 | 20.4 | 7.7 | 3.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 6.7 kt |
| Feb | 6.2 kt |
| Mar | 6.7 kt |
| Apr | 6.7 kt |
| May | 6.5 kt |
| Jun | 5.8 kt |
| Jul | 5.4 kt |
| Aug | 5.7 kt |
| Sep | 6.4 kt |
| Oct | 6.8 kt |
| Nov | 6.3 kt |
| Dec | 6.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
PAJN airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Juneau International Airport in Juneau, 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 ↗
PAJN weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at PAJN?+
PAJN has 4 runways — 08, 08W, 26, 26W; the longest is 8,857 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PAJN report its own weather?+
Yes — Juneau International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PAJN have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does PAJN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — PAJN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PAJN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the PAJN airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Juneau International Airport (PAJN) 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 Juneau International Airport (PAJN)
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