Northway Airport (PAOR) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Northway Airport in Northway, AK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Northway Airport (PAOR) is a regional airport serving Northway, AK at 1,715 ft. PAOR reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (05, 23) — longest 5,100 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 135.4. Track PAOR 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 northwest (310°) at 3 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 7,500 ft, temperature 13°C (55°F), altimeter 29.78 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PAOR 290453Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM SCT075 13/09 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP089 T01280089 TSNO $
What changed at PAOR?
Since the 0353Z (7:53 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- The 7,500 ft ceiling dissipated — no ceiling now.
- Temperature down 3°C.
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Current pilot readout for PAOR
PAOR is currently VFR with winds from 310° at 3 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 05, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 2,050 ft (field elevation 1,715 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 PAOR. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23FAV | 5,100 ft | GRVL-DIRT-G | 2 kt head | 2 kt right |
| 05 | 5,100 ft | GRVL-DIRT-G | 2 kt tail | 2 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→3 kt, ceiling 6,500 ft → unlimited.
PAOR weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Northway Airport in Northway, 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 PAOR 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 PAOR
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PAOR reported mostly VFR across 30 observations, with 9 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 1,300 ft. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 23
- 81%
- 05
- 19%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (9:20 PM AKDT)
TAF PAOR 290520Z 2906/3006 31005KT P6SM SCT070
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- PAOR
- IATA
- ORT
- FAA LID
- ORT
- City
- Northway
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 1,715 ft
- Coordinates
- 62.9613, -141.9290
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,100 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 135.4 MHz
- CTAF
- 123.6 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Sunset in
- 55m
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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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1 airportHistorical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, PAOR reported VFR conditions during about 86.2% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 242 VFR flying days a year. April had the most VFR weather; November had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 2.6 kt, calm 50.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68.3 | 16.8 | 9.2 | 5.7 |
| Feb | 79.9 | 11.2 | 5.6 | 3.3 |
| Mar | 88.9 | 6.8 | 3.4 | 0.8 |
| Apr | 94.5 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 0.6 |
| May | 94.0 | 4.0 | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Jun | 91.8 | 5.8 | 1.8 | 0.6 |
| Jul | 91.8 | 6.0 | 1.8 | 0.4 |
| Aug | 91.0 | 5.4 | 2.4 | 1.3 |
| Sep | 88.5 | 6.7 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Oct | 66.8 | 16.7 | 7.9 | 8.6 |
| Nov | 65.7 | 19.5 | 9.2 | 5.7 |
| Dec | 68.7 | 16.4 | 9.7 | 5.2 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 1.2 kt |
| Feb | 1.7 kt |
| Mar | 2.7 kt |
| Apr | 3.6 kt |
| May | 4.0 kt |
| Jun | 3.7 kt |
| Jul | 3.3 kt |
| Aug | 3.0 kt |
| Sep | 2.7 kt |
| Oct | 2.4 kt |
| Nov | 1.5 kt |
| Dec | 1.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
PAOR weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at PAOR?+
PAOR has 2 runways — 05, 23; the longest is 5,100 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PAOR report its own weather?+
Yes — Northway Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PAOR have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does PAOR broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — PAOR does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PAOR from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Northway Airport (PAOR)
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