Lake Hood Seaplane Base (PALH) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Lake Hood Seaplane Base in Anchorage, AK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Lake Hood Seaplane Base (PALH) is a seaplane base in Anchorage, AK. PALH reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (E, N, NW, S) — longest 4,541 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 PALH 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 (290°) at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 15°C (59°F), altimeter 29.83 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PALH 290553Z 29004KT 10SM CLR 15/09 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP103 T01500089 10183 20150 53006
What changed at PALH?
Since the 0453Z (8:53 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0453Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for PALH
PALH is currently VFR with winds from 290° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway E, about 4 knots. Density altitude is approximately 200 ft (field elevation 71 ft). PALH does not publish a TAF — the nearest TAF station is PANC, about 1 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 PALH. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFAV | 4,541 ft | WATER | 1 kt head | 4 kt left |
| N | 1,930 ft | WATER | 1 kt head | 4 kt left |
| NW | 1,370 ft | WATER | 1 kt head | 4 kt left |
| S | 1,930 ft | WATER | 1 kt head | 4 kt left |
| SE | 1,370 ft | WATER | 1 kt head | 4 kt left |
| W | 4,541 ft | WATER | 1 kt head | 4 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 12→4 kt, ceiling 10,000 ft → unlimited.
PALH weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Lake Hood Seaplane Base in Anchorage, 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 PALH 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 PALH
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PALH reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 2 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 20 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,900 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Seaplane base
- ICAO
- PALH
- FAA LID
- LHD
- City
- Anchorage
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 71 ft
- Coordinates
- 61.1800, -149.9720
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 4,541 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest PANC
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Sunset in
- 3m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
10 airports+4 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
6 airports50–100 NM
7 airports+1 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Alaska Radio Control Society - Jewel Lake Rd — Anchorage, AK · 2 mi
- Frontier Fun Flyers 3 — Anchorage, AK · 8 mi
- Alaska Radio Control Society - Ladue Rd — Anchorage, AK · 9 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, PALH reported VFR conditions during about 88.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 262 VFR flying days a year. May had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.3 kt, calm 27.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76.8 | 7.8 | 7.2 | 8.2 |
| Feb | 77.5 | 8.3 | 7.6 | 6.5 |
| Mar | 89.3 | 4.6 | 3.7 | 2.4 |
| Apr | 92.7 | 3.7 | 2.3 | 1.4 |
| May | 96.2 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 |
| Jun | 93.0 | 5.8 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
| Jul | 88.7 | 8.9 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Aug | 88.6 | 8.2 | 2.4 | 0.9 |
| Sep | 89.1 | 6.3 | 3.0 | 1.6 |
| Oct | 86.1 | 6.8 | 4.1 | 3.0 |
| Nov | 80.1 | 6.4 | 6.9 | 6.7 |
| Dec | 75.0 | 8.6 | 8.3 | 8.0 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.0 kt |
| Feb | 4.2 kt |
| Mar | 4.4 kt |
| Apr | 4.3 kt |
| May | 5.0 kt |
| Jun | 5.0 kt |
| Jul | 4.3 kt |
| Aug | 3.9 kt |
| Sep | 3.8 kt |
| Oct | 4.1 kt |
| Nov | 4.2 kt |
| Dec | 4.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
PALH airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Lake Hood Seaplane Base in Anchorage, 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 ↗
PALH weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at PALH?+
PALH has 6 runways — E, N, NW, S, SE, W; the longest is 4,541 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PALH report its own weather?+
Yes — Lake Hood Seaplane Base has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PALH have a TAF?+
No — PALH does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is PANC, about 1 nm away.
Does PALH broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — PALH does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PALH from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the PALH airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Lake Hood Seaplane Base (PALH) 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 Lake Hood Seaplane Base (PALH)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Lake Hood Seaplane Base, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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