Sand Point Airport (PASD) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Sand Point Airport in Sand Point, AK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Sand Point Airport (PASD) is a regional airport serving Sand Point, AK at 21 ft. PASD reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (13, 31), longest 4,000 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 PASD 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 (170°) at 15 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 200 ft, scattered clouds at 2,100 ft, broken clouds at 9,000 ft, temperature 12°C (54°F), altimeter 30.26 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 9,000 ft.
METAR PASD 130556Z AUTO 17015KT 10SM SCT002 SCT021 BKN090 12/12 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP249 6//// T01220122 10139 20122 57003 PNO $
What changed at PASD?
Since the 0556Z (9:56 PM AKDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from VFR to LIFR.
- Ceiling dropped from 9,000 ft to 200 ft.
- Visibility moved from 10 SM to 6 SM.
- Mist began (BR).
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Current pilot readout for PASD
PASD is currently VFR with winds from 170° at 15 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 9,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 13, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately -750 ft (field elevation 21 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 PASD. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13FAV | 4,000 ft | ASP | 14 kt head | 5 kt right |
| 31 | 4,000 ft | ASP | 14 kt tail | 5 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 5→11 kt, ceiling 300 ft → 200 ft.
PASD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Sand Point Airport in Sand Point, 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 PASD 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 PASD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PASD reported a mix of conditions, most often marginal VFR across 101 observations, with 23 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 16 kt, the lowest ceiling was 100 ft. Wind most often came from the SE.
Most recent change: VFR → LIFR
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 13
- 53%
- 31
- 47%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0533Z (9:33 PM AKDT)
TAF PASD 130533Z 1306/1406 15011KT P6SM FEW002 SCT007 OVC015 TEMPO 1306/1308 5SM BR BKN004 FM130800 17007KT 3SM BR SCT003 OVC007 FM131200 18008KT 4SM BR OVC015 FM140300 18008KT 2SM -SHRA BR SCT003 OVC007
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- PASD
- IATA
- SDP
- FAA LID
- SDP
- City
- Sand Point
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 21 ft
- Coordinates
- 55.3139, -160.5221
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 134.85 MHz
- CTAF
- 122.3 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Next sunset
- 22h 39m
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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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3 airports50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Historical Flying Weather at PASD
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, PASD reported VFR conditions during about 53.3% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 136 VFR flying days a year. October had the most VFR weather; July had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 9.4 kt, calm 10.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51.6 | 39.0 | 7.2 | 2.2 |
| Feb | 46.3 | 41.2 | 10.0 | 2.5 |
| Mar | 61.8 | 29.9 | 6.7 | 1.7 |
| Apr | 51.9 | 38.6 | 7.3 | 2.2 |
| May | 53.5 | 37.6 | 7.1 | 1.7 |
| Jun | 47.0 | 40.4 | 8.8 | 3.7 |
| Jul | 44.1 | 40.4 | 10.4 | 5.1 |
| Aug | 50.6 | 37.9 | 7.9 | 3.5 |
| Sep | 63.2 | 30.2 | 4.8 | 1.8 |
| Oct | 63.9 | 31.1 | 4.0 | 0.9 |
| Nov | 60.6 | 33.4 | 4.8 | 1.2 |
| Dec | 53.8 | 38.3 | 6.5 | 1.4 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 10.5 kt |
| Feb | 10.2 kt |
| Mar | 10.6 kt |
| Apr | 9.4 kt |
| May | 8.1 kt |
| Jun | 7.0 kt |
| Jul | 6.5 kt |
| Aug | 7.2 kt |
| Sep | 9.4 kt |
| Oct | 10.8 kt |
| Nov | 12.0 kt |
| Dec | 11.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
PASD airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Sand Point Airport in Sand Point, 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 2610 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
PASD weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at PASD?+
PASD has 2 runways: 13, 31; the longest is 4,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PASD report its own weather?+
Yes. Sand Point Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PASD have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does PASD broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. PASD does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PASD from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the PASD airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Sand Point Airport (PASD) 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 Sand Point Airport (PASD)
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