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 south (190°) at 10 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 9,500 ft, temperature 15°C (59°F), altimeter 29.74 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 9,500 ft.
METAR PAQT 290053Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM BKN095 15/06 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP072 T01500061 TSNO
What changed at PAQT?
Since the 2353Z (3:53 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction moved from 160° to 190°.
- A ceiling formed at 9,500 ft.
- Pressure falling: altimeter 29.76 → 29.74 inHg.
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Current pilot readout for PAQT
PAQT is currently VFR with winds from 190° at 10 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 9,500 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 04, about 9 knots. Density altitude is approximately 250 ft (field elevation 38 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 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 | 5 kt head | 9 kt left |
| 04 | 4,343 ft | GVL | 5 kt tail | 9 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 12→10 kt, ceiling 2,300 ft → 9,500 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 © 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 PAQT
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PAQT reported mostly marginal VFR across 35 observations, with 9 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 800 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 04
- 76%
- 22
- 24%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (3:20 PM AKDT)
TAF PAQT 282320Z 2900/2924 15008KT P6SM SCT015 OVC200 FM291100 20010KT P6SM -RA SCT025 OVC050 FM291500 21012KT 4SM -RA BR OVC010
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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
- Sunset in
- 8h 43m
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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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6 airportsHistorical Flying Weather
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.
Pilot PIREPs for Nuiqsut Airport (PAQT)
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