Ralph M Calhoun Memorial Airport (PATA) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Ralph M Calhoun Memorial Airport in Tanana, AK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Ralph M Calhoun Memorial Airport (PATA) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Tanana, AK at 236 ft. PATA reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (07, 25), longest 4,400 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Track PATA 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, broken clouds at 2,800 ft, broken clouds at 4,000 ft, overcast at 4,700 ft, temperature 9°C (48°F), altimeter 30.07 inHg. Conditions are Marginal VFR (MVFR), ceiling 2,800 ft.
SPECI PATA 130926Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM -RA BKN028 BKN040 OVC047 09/06 A3007 RMK AO2 RAB18 T00890056 TSNO PNO
What changed at PATA?
Since the 0852Z (12:52 AM AKDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category dropped from VFR to MVFR.
- Ceiling dropped from 3,300 ft to 2,800 ft.
- Rain began (-RA).
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Current pilot readout for PATA
PATA is currently MVFR with winds from 220° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 2,800 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 07, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately -650 ft (field elevation 236 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 PATA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25FAV | 4,400 ft | GRVL-P | 4 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 07 | 4,400 ft | GRVL-P | 4 kt tail | 5 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 3→6 kt, ceiling 3,700 ft → 2,800 ft.
PATA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Ralph M Calhoun Memorial Airport in Tanana, 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 PATA 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 PATA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PATA reported a mix of conditions, most often VFR across 35 observations, with 13 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 18 kt, the lowest ceiling was 2,100 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 07
- 51%
- 25
- 49%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0523Z (9:23 PM AKDT)
TAF PATA 130523Z 1306/1406 25009KT P6SM -SHRA SCT025 OVC035 FM130900 23008KT 6SM -RA BR BKN015 OVC030 FM131400 24007KT P6SM -SHRA FEW010 BKN020 OVC035 FM132000 25005KT P6SM VCSH OVC050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- ICAO
- PATA
- IATA
- TAL
- FAA LID
- TAL
- City
- Tanana
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 236 ft
- Coordinates
- 65.1744, -152.1090
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 4,400 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Next sunset
- 19h 3m
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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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Historical Flying Weather at PATA
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, PATA reported VFR conditions during about 84.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 226 VFR flying days a year. May had the most VFR weather; November had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.2 kt, calm 27.3% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 81.2 | 11.2 | 5.6 | 2.0 |
| Feb | 80.0 | 11.3 | 7.0 | 1.7 |
| Mar | 87.3 | 8.0 | 3.8 | 0.9 |
| Apr | 90.9 | 5.8 | 2.5 | 0.8 |
| May | 95.5 | 3.7 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Jun | 91.4 | 5.6 | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| Jul | 80.6 | 13.5 | 4.5 | 1.4 |
| Aug | 79.9 | 14.3 | 3.8 | 2.0 |
| Sep | 84.6 | 10.8 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Oct | 73.6 | 18.2 | 5.6 | 2.6 |
| Nov | 72.6 | 15.8 | 7.9 | 3.6 |
| Dec | 75.3 | 15.3 | 7.1 | 2.3 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.2 kt |
| Feb | 4.7 kt |
| Mar | 4.6 kt |
| Apr | 4.9 kt |
| May | 4.7 kt |
| Jun | 4.2 kt |
| Jul | 3.7 kt |
| Aug | 3.6 kt |
| Sep | 3.9 kt |
| Oct | 4.3 kt |
| Nov | 3.9 kt |
| Dec | 4.3 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
PATA weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at PATA?+
PATA has 2 runways: 07, 25; the longest is 4,400 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PATA report its own weather?+
Yes. Ralph M Calhoun Memorial Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PATA have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does PATA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. PATA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PATA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Ralph M Calhoun Memorial Airport (PATA)
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