King Salmon Airport (PAKN) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for King Salmon Airport in King Salmon, AK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
King Salmon Airport (PAKN) is a regional airport serving King Salmon, AK at 73 ft. PAKN reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (12, 18, 30, 36) — longest 8,901 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 PAKN 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 (240°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 12°C (54°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PAKN 290654Z 24005KT 10SM CLR 12/11 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP110 T01220106
What changed at PAKN?
Since the 0554Z (9:54 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Temperature–dewpoint spread narrowed to 2°C — watch for fog or low cloud.
- Pressure rising: altimeter 29.84 → 29.86 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for PAKN
PAKN is currently VFR with winds from 240° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 12, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately -150 ft (field elevation 73 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 PAKN. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18FAV | 4,017 ft | ASP | 4 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 30 | 8,901 ft | ASPH-F | 2 kt head | 5 kt left |
| NW | 4,000 ft | WATER | 2 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| SE | 4,000 ft | WATER | 2 kt tail | 4 kt left |
| 12 | 8,901 ft | ASPH-F | 2 kt tail | 5 kt right |
| 36 | 4,017 ft | ASP | 4 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 0→5 kt, ceiling 2,900 ft → unlimited.
PAKN weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around King Salmon Airport in King Salmon, 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 PAKN 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 PAKN
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PAKN reported a mix of conditions, most often low IFR across 42 observations, with 11 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt, the lowest ceiling was 100 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18
- 56%
- 12
- 26%
- 30
- 12%
- NW/SE
- 3%
- 36
- 3%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0524Z (9:24 PM AKDT)
TAF PAKN 290524Z 2906/3006 25006KT P6SM SCT080 FM290800 23003KT P6SM SCT010 FM291000 21003KT 4SM BR BKN010 FM291300 20003KT 1/2SM FG OVC003 FM291800 27005KT P6SM FEW003 SCT080 FM292200 29008KT P6SM FEW150
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- PAKN
- IATA
- AKN
- FAA LID
- AKN
- City
- King Salmon
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 73 ft
- Coordinates
- 58.6778, -156.6520
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 8,901 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 128.8 MHz
- CTAF
- 121.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Next sunset
- 23h 27m
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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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8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, PAKN reported VFR conditions during about 73.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 217 VFR flying days a year. May had the most VFR weather; July had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 8.0 kt, calm 10.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79.2 | 10.4 | 6.7 | 3.7 |
| Feb | 73.8 | 13.1 | 8.1 | 5.0 |
| Mar | 76.1 | 12.2 | 7.7 | 3.9 |
| Apr | 77.8 | 13.0 | 5.6 | 3.6 |
| May | 80.8 | 12.2 | 3.7 | 3.4 |
| Jun | 73.1 | 15.0 | 6.3 | 5.6 |
| Jul | 62.9 | 20.8 | 9.6 | 6.7 |
| Aug | 63.4 | 22.1 | 8.6 | 5.9 |
| Sep | 77.9 | 14.0 | 4.5 | 3.6 |
| Oct | 79.8 | 14.1 | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| Nov | 76.4 | 13.1 | 5.5 | 4.9 |
| Dec | 74.9 | 11.2 | 8.0 | 6.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.8 kt |
| Feb | 9.1 kt |
| Mar | 8.0 kt |
| Apr | 8.5 kt |
| May | 8.3 kt |
| Jun | 7.4 kt |
| Jul | 7.1 kt |
| Aug | 7.2 kt |
| Sep | 7.4 kt |
| Oct | 8.0 kt |
| Nov | 8.1 kt |
| Dec | 8.5 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
PAKN airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for King Salmon Airport in King Salmon, 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 ↗
PAKN weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at PAKN?+
PAKN has 6 runways — 12, 18, 30, 36, NW, SE; the longest is 8,901 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PAKN report its own weather?+
Yes — King Salmon Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PAKN have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does PAKN broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — PAKN does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PAKN from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the PAKN airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for King Salmon Airport (PAKN) 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 King Salmon Airport (PAKN)
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