Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Ketchikan International Airport in Ketchikan, AK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT) is a regional airport serving Ketchikan, AK at 89 ft. PAKT reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (11, 29, ESE, WNW), longest 9,500 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 PAKT 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-northwest (300°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 13°C (55°F), altimeter 29.97 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PAKT 130453Z 30005KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP148 T01280094 $
Current pilot readout for PAKT
PAKT is currently VFR with winds from 300° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 11, about 1 knots. Density altitude is approximately -200 ft (field elevation 89 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 PAKT. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29FAV | 7,500 ft | ASPH-G | 5 kt head | 1 kt left |
| 11 | 7,500 ft | ASPH-G | 5 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 21 h: wind 4→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
PAKT weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Ketchikan International Airport in Ketchikan, 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 PAKT 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 PAKT
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PAKT reported mostly VFR across 22 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 29
- 52%
- 11
- 48%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0524Z (9:24 PM AKDT)
TAF PAKT 130524Z 1306/1406 32005KT P6SM SKC FM131900 32010KT P6SM SKC AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND 1306/1315
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- PAKT
- IATA
- KTN
- FAA LID
- KTN
- City
- Ketchikan
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 89 ft
- Coordinates
- 55.3556, -131.7140
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 9,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 119.9 MHz
- CTAF
- 123.6 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Sitka
- Next sunset
- 19h 58m
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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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25–50 NM
8 airports+2 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather at PAKT
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, PAKT reported VFR conditions during about 60.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 184 VFR flying days a year. May had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 7.0 kt, calm 13.4% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47.0 | 42.2 | 7.1 | 3.7 |
| Feb | 58.5 | 33.2 | 6.2 | 2.1 |
| Mar | 59.8 | 34.2 | 4.5 | 1.6 |
| Apr | 63.2 | 33.4 | 2.5 | 0.9 |
| May | 67.7 | 27.7 | 3.5 | 1.1 |
| Jun | 66.0 | 28.9 | 4.2 | 0.9 |
| Jul | 60.5 | 31.1 | 6.0 | 2.4 |
| Aug | 59.9 | 29.8 | 6.8 | 3.5 |
| Sep | 58.9 | 30.2 | 7.0 | 4.0 |
| Oct | 60.4 | 32.7 | 4.3 | 2.6 |
| Nov | 51.9 | 42.0 | 4.5 | 1.5 |
| Dec | 51.2 | 40.4 | 6.1 | 2.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.4 kt |
| Feb | 6.9 kt |
| Mar | 7.2 kt |
| Apr | 7.5 kt |
| May | 7.1 kt |
| Jun | 7.0 kt |
| Jul | 6.8 kt |
| Aug | 6.7 kt |
| Sep | 6.9 kt |
| Oct | 6.8 kt |
| Nov | 7.0 kt |
| Dec | 7.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
PAKT airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Ketchikan International Airport in Ketchikan, 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 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
PAKT weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at PAKT?+
PAKT has 4 runways: 11, 29, ESE, WNW; the longest is 9,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PAKT report its own weather?+
Yes. Ketchikan International Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PAKT have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does PAKT broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. PAKT does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PAKT from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the PAKT airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT) 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 Ketchikan International Airport (PAKT)
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