Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (PASI) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport in Sitka, AK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (PASI) is a regional airport serving Sitka, AK at 21 ft. PASI reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (11, 29) — longest 7,200 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 PASI 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 southwest (220°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, overcast at 6,000 ft, temperature 14°C (58°F), altimeter 29.95 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 6,000 ft.
METAR PASI 291853Z 22006KT 10SM OVC060 14/11 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP141 T01440106 $
What changed at PASI?
Since the 1753Z (9:53 AM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 1753Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for PASI
PASI is currently VFR with winds from 220° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 6,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 11, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately -100 ft (field elevation 21 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 PASI. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11FAV | 7,200 ft | ASP | 1 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 29 | 7,200 ft | ASP | 1 kt tail | 6 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 22 h: wind 4→6 kt, ceiling 8,000 ft → 6,000 ft.
PASI weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport in Sitka, 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 PASI 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 PASI
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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JNU UA /OV JNU /TM 1839 /FL032 /TP B737 /SK BKN032 /RM DURD RY8 AKFSS
JNU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JNULocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1839Reported at 18:39 UTC.FL032Altitude: 3,200 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN032Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM DURD RY8 AKFSSRemarks.Show raw report
SIT UA /OV SIT/TM 1651/FL043/TP B737/SK BKN043-TOP080/TB OCNL LGT CHOP/IC NEG/RM DURC ZAN
SIT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SITLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1651Reported at 16:51 UTC.FL043Altitude: 4,300 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK BKN043-TOP080Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TB OCNL LGT CHOPTurbulence: occasional light chop.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM DURC ZANRemarks.Show raw report
JNU UA /OV JNU /TM 1645 /FL050 /TP B737 /RM DURD RY08 BROKE OUT BEFORE BARLO, 10MI TO E AKFSS
JNU UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JNULocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1645Reported at 16:45 UTC.FL050Altitude: 5,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.RM DURD RY08 BROKE OUT BEFOR…Remarks.Show raw report
SIT UA /OV BKA/TM 1626/FL110/TP CL50/TB NEG/IC NEG/RM DURC VMC ZAN
SIT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV BKALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1626Reported at 16:26 UTC.FL110Altitude: 11,000 ft MSL.TP CL50Aircraft type reporting.TB NEGTurbulence: none reported.IC NEGIcing: none reported.RM DURC VMC ZANRemarks.Show raw report
SIT UA /OV SIT/TM 1540/FL010/TP B737/SK SCT010-TOP030 OVC060-TOP150/TA M02/IC LGT RIME 060-150/RM DURC ZAN
SIT UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV SITLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 1540Reported at 15:40 UTC.FL010Altitude: 1,000 ft MSL.TP B737Aircraft type reporting.SK SCT010-TOP030 OVC060-TOP1…Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.TA M02Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIME 060-150Icing: light rime 6,000–15,000 ft.RM DURC ZANRemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at PASI
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PASI reported mostly VFR across 36 observations, with 11 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 900 ft. Wind most often came from the SW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: IFR → VFR
- 29
- 58%
- 11
- 42%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 1727Z (9:27 AM AKDT)
TAF PASI 291727Z 2918/3018 10003KT P6SM VCSH SCT015 BKN035 TEMPO 2920/2922 4SM -SHRA BKN015 FM300000 10003KT P6SM BKN050 FM300700 06002KT P6SM SCT060
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- PASI
- IATA
- SIT
- FAA LID
- SIT
- City
- Sitka
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 21 ft
- Coordinates
- 57.0471, -135.3620
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 7,200 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- ATIS
- 135.9 MHz
- CTAF
- 123.6 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Sitka
- Sunset in
- 9h 27m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
3 airports25–50 NM
7 airports+1 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, PASI reported VFR conditions during about 69.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 209 VFR flying days a year. April had the most VFR weather; July had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.7 kt, calm 16.5% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69.1 | 25.3 | 4.6 | 1.0 |
| Feb | 71.1 | 23.4 | 4.2 | 1.3 |
| Mar | 75.5 | 19.8 | 3.5 | 1.2 |
| Apr | 77.5 | 19.2 | 2.5 | 0.7 |
| May | 70.3 | 24.2 | 3.8 | 1.7 |
| Jun | 67.9 | 24.7 | 5.5 | 1.9 |
| Jul | 55.3 | 35.0 | 6.7 | 3.0 |
| Aug | 61.2 | 28.3 | 7.7 | 2.7 |
| Sep | 71.7 | 21.9 | 5.3 | 1.1 |
| Oct | 74.6 | 21.8 | 3.1 | 0.5 |
| Nov | 74.3 | 22.1 | 2.9 | 0.7 |
| Dec | 71.7 | 23.6 | 3.9 | 0.7 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.9 kt |
| Feb | 7.1 kt |
| Mar | 7.2 kt |
| Apr | 6.6 kt |
| May | 6.2 kt |
| Jun | 5.4 kt |
| Jul | 5.1 kt |
| Aug | 5.0 kt |
| Sep | 5.9 kt |
| Oct | 7.2 kt |
| Nov | 8.0 kt |
| Dec | 8.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
PASI airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport in Sitka, 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 ↗
PASI weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at PASI?+
PASI has 2 runways — 11, 29; the longest is 7,200 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PASI report its own weather?+
Yes — Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PASI have a TAF?+
Yes — the TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does PASI broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — PASI does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PASI from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the PASI airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (PASI) 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 Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport (PASI)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Sitka Rocky Gutierrez Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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