Petersburg James A Johnson Airport (PAPG) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Petersburg James A Johnson Airport in Petersburg, AK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Petersburg James A Johnson Airport (PAPG) is a regional airport serving Petersburg, AK at 111 ft. PAPG 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 6,400 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 PAPG 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 calm, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 1,900 ft, scattered clouds at 3,000 ft, overcast at 5,500 ft, temperature 14°C (58°F), altimeter 29.81 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 5,500 ft.
METAR PAPG 290156Z 00000KT 10SM -RA FEW019 SCT030 OVC055 14/11 A2981 RMK AO2 RAB46 SLP097 P0000 T01440111 $
What changed at PAPG?
Since the 0056Z (5:56 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Rain began (-RA).
- Wind speed down from 5 to 0 kt.
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Current pilot readout for PAPG
PAPG is currently VFR with calm winds, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 5,500 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 200 ft (field elevation 111 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 PAPG. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | 6,400 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 23 | 6,400 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 4→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → 5,500 ft.
PAPG weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Petersburg James A Johnson Airport in Petersburg, 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 PAPG 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 PAPG
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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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
AFE UA /OV BKA121090/TM 2117/FL090/TP C208/TA M03/IC LGT RIME/RM DURD /ZAN/
AFE UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BKA121090Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2117Reported at 21:17 UTC.FL090Altitude: 9,000 ft MSL.TP C208Aircraft type reporting.TA M03Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.RM DURD /ZAN/Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at PAPG
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PAPG reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 3,200 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 05
- 77%
- 23
- 23%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2337Z (4:37 PM PDT)
TAF PAPG 282337Z 2900/2924 VRB05KT P6SM FEW015 SCT030 PROB30 2900/2904 5SM -SHRA BKN020 FM290400 VRB03KT 6SM -RA SCT020 OVC050 FM290800 VRB04KT 6SM -RA SCT008 BKN015 OVC025 FM292000 VRB05KT 6SM -RA SCT015 OVC030 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND 2906/2915
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- PAPG
- IATA
- PSG
- FAA LID
- PSG
- City
- Petersburg
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 111 ft
- Coordinates
- 56.8017, -132.9450
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 6,400 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 125.8 MHz
- CTAF
- 122.5 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Vancouver
- Sunset in
- 3h 6m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
1 airport25–50 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, PAPG reported VFR conditions during about 66.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 187 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; January had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.0 kt, calm 38.1% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50.4 | 35.4 | 8.2 | 6.0 |
| Feb | 60.9 | 27.6 | 7.2 | 4.3 |
| Mar | 66.0 | 25.5 | 5.6 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 71.2 | 24.8 | 1.9 | 2.1 |
| May | 77.3 | 19.4 | 1.4 | 1.9 |
| Jun | 77.8 | 17.8 | 1.6 | 2.7 |
| Jul | 68.8 | 22.8 | 3.1 | 5.4 |
| Aug | 65.7 | 24.1 | 3.1 | 7.1 |
| Sep | 63.3 | 24.7 | 3.0 | 9.0 |
| Oct | 61.5 | 28.1 | 3.4 | 7.0 |
| Nov | 55.3 | 35.1 | 5.3 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 54.9 | 33.2 | 7.0 | 4.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.0 kt |
| Feb | 2.9 kt |
| Mar | 3.4 kt |
| Apr | 3.7 kt |
| May | 3.6 kt |
| Jun | 3.2 kt |
| Jul | 2.7 kt |
| Aug | 2.5 kt |
| Sep | 2.6 kt |
| Oct | 3.0 kt |
| Nov | 3.1 kt |
| Dec | 2.9 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
PAPG airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Petersburg James A Johnson Airport in Petersburg, AK shows the runway and taxiway layout across 2 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 ↗
PAPG weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at PAPG?+
PAPG has 2 runways — 05, 23; the longest is 6,400 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PAPG report its own weather?+
Yes — Petersburg James A Johnson Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PAPG have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does PAPG broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — PAPG does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PAPG from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the PAPG airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Petersburg James A Johnson Airport (PAPG) 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 Petersburg James A Johnson Airport (PAPG)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Petersburg James A Johnson Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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