Klawock Airport (PAKW) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Klawock Airport in Klawock, AK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Klawock Airport (PAKW) is a regional airport serving Klawock, AK at 80 ft. PAKW reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (02, 20) — longest 5,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 135.45. Track PAKW 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 southeast (130°) at 3 kt, visibility 4 statute miles, broken clouds at 2,900 ft, broken clouds at 3,500 ft, overcast at 4,900 ft, temperature 16°C (60°F), altimeter 29.80 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 2,900 ft.
SPECI PAKW 290334Z AUTO 13003KT 4SM -RA BKN029 BKN035 OVC049 16/12 A2980 RMK AO2 RAB02 P0002 T01560122 TSNO $
What changed at PAKW?
Since the 0253Z (6:53 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from VFR to MVFR.
- Ceiling dropped from 5,500 ft to 2,900 ft.
- Visibility dropped from 10 SM to 4 SM.
- Rain began (-RA).
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Current pilot readout for PAKW
PAKW is currently MVFR with winds from 130° at 3 knots, visibility 4 statute miles, and a 2,900 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 02, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately 300 ft (field elevation 80 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 PAKW. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02FAV | 5,000 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 3 kt right |
| 20 | 5,000 ft | ASP | 0 kt head | 3 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→3 kt, ceiling 4,700 ft → 2,900 ft.
PAKW weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Klawock Airport in Klawock, 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 PAKW 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 PAKW
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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KTN UA /OV ANN/TM 0116/FL025/TP PC12/SK BKN025/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM DURC, ZAN
KTN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ANNLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0116Reported at 01:16 UTC.FL025Altitude: 2,500 ft MSL.TP PC12Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN025Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM DURC, ZANRemarks.Show raw report
KTN UA /OV KTN/TM 0015/FL025/TP B737/SK BKN025-TOP080/WX HZ/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM DURC /ZAN/
KTN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV KTNLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0015Reported at 00:15 UTC.FL025Altitude: 2,500 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN025-TOP080Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX HZWeather and flight visibility observed.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM DURC /ZAN/Remarks.Show raw report
KTN UA /OV ANN039015/TM 2232/FL360/TP B789/TB LGT CHOP/RM ZAN
KTN UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ANN039015Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2232Reported at 22:32 UTC.FL360Altitude: 36,000 ft MSL.TP B789Aircraft type reporting.TB LGT CHOPTurbulence: light chop.RM ZANRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at PAKW
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PAKW reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 35 observations, with 20 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 1,100 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 20
- 96%
- 02
- 4%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2337Z (3:37 PM AKDT)
TAF PAKW 282337Z 2900/2924 VRB05KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040 PROB30 2900/2903 2SM SHRA FEW015 BKN025 FM290400 20003KT 5SM -SHRA BKN025 OVC035 FM291200 18004KT 4SM -RA BKN015 OVC020 FM292100 18005G12KT P6SM SCT030 BKN040 PROB30 2921/2924 3SM -SHRA BKN020
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- PAKW
- IATA
- KLW
- FAA LID
- AKW
- City
- Klawock
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 80 ft
- Coordinates
- 55.5792, -133.0760
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.45 MHz
- CTAF
- 120.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Sitka
- Sunset in
- 1h 16m
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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
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, PAKW reported VFR conditions during about 64.9% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 144 VFR flying days a year. April had the most VFR weather; July had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.0 kt, calm 31.0% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60.8 | 32.3 | 5.3 | 1.6 |
| Feb | 65.0 | 28.8 | 4.6 | 1.6 |
| Mar | 69.3 | 24.6 | 4.3 | 1.8 |
| Apr | 70.8 | 24.2 | 2.9 | 2.1 |
| May | 65.5 | 26.7 | 5.2 | 2.6 |
| Jun | 63.8 | 27.0 | 6.2 | 3.0 |
| Jul | 51.5 | 34.1 | 9.3 | 5.1 |
| Aug | 55.5 | 29.6 | 8.9 | 6.1 |
| Sep | 62.8 | 25.7 | 6.5 | 5.0 |
| Oct | 68.2 | 24.4 | 4.4 | 3.0 |
| Nov | 65.1 | 28.2 | 5.1 | 1.6 |
| Dec | 63.6 | 29.9 | 4.8 | 1.6 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 5.2 kt |
| Feb | 4.7 kt |
| Mar | 4.4 kt |
| Apr | 4.0 kt |
| May | 3.8 kt |
| Jun | 3.4 kt |
| Jul | 3.3 kt |
| Aug | 3.2 kt |
| Sep | 3.3 kt |
| Oct | 3.9 kt |
| Nov | 4.7 kt |
| Dec | 4.8 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
PAKW weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at PAKW?+
PAKW has 2 runways — 02, 20; the longest is 5,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PAKW report its own weather?+
Yes — Klawock Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PAKW have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does PAKW broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — PAKW does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PAKW from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Klawock Airport (PAKW)
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