Nuiqsut Airport (PAQT) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Nuiqsut Airport in Nuiqsut, AK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Nuiqsut Airport (PAQT) is a regional airport serving Nuiqsut, AK at 38 ft. PAQT reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (04, 22), longest 4,343 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 122.5. Track PAQT 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 (260°) at 16 kt, gusting 24 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 4,500 ft, broken clouds at 6,000 ft, overcast at 7,500 ft, temperature 6°C (42°F), altimeter 29.69 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 4,500 ft.
METAR PAQT 130053Z AUTO 26016G24KT 10SM -RA BKN045 BKN060 OVC075 06/02 A2969 RMK AO2 PK WND 26030/0041 RAB17 SLP053 P0000 T00560017 TSNO $
Current pilot readout for PAQT
PAQT is currently VFR with winds from 260° at 16 knots gusting 24, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 4,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately -800 ft (field elevation 38 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 PAQT. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22FAV | 4,343 ft | GVL | 16 kt head | 3 kt right (g4) |
| 04 | 4,343 ft | GVL | 16 kt tail | 3 kt left (g4) |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 18 h: wind 9→16 kt, ceiling 10,000 ft → 4,500 ft.
PAQT weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Nuiqsut Airport in Nuiqsut, 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 PAQT 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 PAQT
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PAQT reported mostly VFR across 20 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 44 kt, the lowest ceiling was 4,000 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 04
- 52%
- 22
- 48%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0520Z (9:20 PM AKDT)
TAF PAQT 130520Z 1306/1406 26023G33KT P6SM OVC035 FM131200 25020G29KT P6SM VCSH OVC015 FM140000 26015KT P6SM OVC025 AMD NOT SKED
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- PAQT
- IATA
- NUI
- FAA LID
- AQT
- City
- Nuiqsut
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 38 ft
- Coordinates
- 70.2100, -151.0060
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,343 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 122.5 MHz
- CTAF
- 122.8 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Next sunset
- 22h 19m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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6 airportsHistorical Flying Weather at PAQT
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, PAQT reported VFR conditions during about 47.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 96 VFR flying days a year. July had the most VFR weather; May had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.2 kt, calm 5.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42.4 | 27.3 | 17.5 | 12.8 |
| Feb | 50.1 | 21.7 | 14.8 | 13.5 |
| Mar | 60.2 | 17.1 | 12.2 | 10.6 |
| Apr | 48.1 | 21.4 | 17.6 | 13.0 |
| May | 31.9 | 24.2 | 27.4 | 16.4 |
| Jun | 57.9 | 15.1 | 15.8 | 11.2 |
| Jul | 60.7 | 14.4 | 12.8 | 12.1 |
| Aug | 38.1 | 25.8 | 20.5 | 15.7 |
| Sep | 37.4 | 26.5 | 20.1 | 16.0 |
| Oct | 40.6 | 31.1 | 18.2 | 10.2 |
| Nov | 38.7 | 34.8 | 15.9 | 10.6 |
| Dec | 39.6 | 32.2 | 16.8 | 11.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 9.7 kt |
| Feb | 9.9 kt |
| Mar | 9.2 kt |
| Apr | 9.4 kt |
| May | 9.2 kt |
| Jun | 9.7 kt |
| Jul | 8.7 kt |
| Aug | 8.3 kt |
| Sep | 8.4 kt |
| Oct | 9.3 kt |
| Nov | 9.5 kt |
| Dec | 9.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
PAQT weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at PAQT?+
PAQT has 2 runways: 04, 22; the longest is 4,343 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PAQT report its own weather?+
Yes. Nuiqsut Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PAQT have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does PAQT broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. PAQT does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PAQT from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
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