Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (PAKP) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Anaktuvuk Pass Airport in Anaktuvuk Pass, AK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (PAKP) is a regional airport serving Anaktuvuk Pass, AK at 2,102 ft. PAKP reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (02, 20) — longest 4,800 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 135.75. Track PAKP 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 8 kt, gusting 15 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 16°C (61°F), altimeter 29.76 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PAKP 290156Z AUTO 25008G15KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP103 T01610039 $
What changed at PAKP?
Since the 0056Z (4:56 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Gusts began — now gusting 15 kt.
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Current pilot readout for PAKP
PAKP is currently VFR with winds from 250° at 8 knots gusting 15, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 02, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,950 ft (field elevation 2,102 ft). PAKP does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is PABT, about 73 nm away.
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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 PAKP. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20FAV | 4,800 ft | GRAVEL-G | 7 kt head | 4 kt right (g8) |
| 02 | 4,800 ft | GRAVEL-G | 7 kt tail | 4 kt left (g8) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 10→8 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
PAKP weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Anaktuvuk Pass Airport in Anaktuvuk Pass, 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 PAKP 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 PAKP
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PAKP reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 4,400 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 02
- 60%
- 20
- 40%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- PAKP
- IATA
- AKP
- FAA LID
- AKP
- City
- Anaktuvuk Pass
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,102 ft
- Coordinates
- 68.1336, -151.7430
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,800 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest PABT
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.75 MHz
- CTAF
- 122.8 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Sunset in
- 6h 23m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
25–50 NM
1 airportHistorical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, PAKP reported VFR conditions during about 77.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 177 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.8 kt, calm 12.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61.8 | 19.0 | 12.0 | 7.3 |
| Feb | 65.3 | 17.0 | 11.6 | 6.1 |
| Mar | 71.3 | 14.0 | 9.5 | 5.3 |
| Apr | 77.1 | 10.1 | 6.6 | 6.2 |
| May | 78.5 | 9.8 | 5.2 | 6.5 |
| Jun | 85.0 | 9.0 | 2.3 | 3.7 |
| Jul | 86.4 | 9.3 | 1.4 | 2.9 |
| Aug | 74.3 | 13.0 | 4.3 | 8.4 |
| Sep | 73.1 | 14.7 | 5.7 | 6.5 |
| Oct | 68.2 | 19.1 | 7.6 | 5.2 |
| Nov | 64.7 | 20.4 | 10.4 | 4.5 |
| Dec | 61.5 | 20.6 | 11.7 | 6.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 8.6 kt |
| Feb | 8.7 kt |
| Mar | 8.9 kt |
| Apr | 7.8 kt |
| May | 7.7 kt |
| Jun | 7.5 kt |
| Jul | 7.0 kt |
| Aug | 7.2 kt |
| Sep | 6.5 kt |
| Oct | 7.0 kt |
| Nov | 7.8 kt |
| Dec | 8.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
PAKP weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at PAKP?+
PAKP has 2 runways — 02, 20; the longest is 4,800 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PAKP report its own weather?+
Yes — Anaktuvuk Pass Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PAKP have a TAF?+
No — PAKP does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is PABT, about 73 nm away.
Does PAKP broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — PAKP does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PAKP from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (PAKP)
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