Tatalina LRRS Airport (PATL) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Tatalina LRRS Airport in Takotna, AK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Tatalina LRRS Airport (PATL) is a regional airport serving Takotna, AK at 964 ft. PATL reports its own METAR, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (17, 35), longest 3,820 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 PATL 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 variable at 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, broken clouds at 6,000 ft, temperature 8°C (47°F), altimeter 30.19 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 6,000 ft.
METAR PATL 130855Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM BKN060 08/05 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP229 T00820046 401280065 52004;
What changed at PATL?
Since the 0755Z (11:55 PM AKDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- A ceiling formed at 6,000 ft.
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Current pilot readout for PATL
PATL is currently VFR with variable winds at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 6,000 ft ceiling. Density altitude is approximately 50 ft (field elevation 964 ft). PATL does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is PAMC, about 11 nm away.
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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 PATL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is variable at 4 kt: light and variable wind like this is generally not a factor for runway selection, and with no steady direction there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 3,820 ft | GVL | - | - |
| 35 | 3,820 ft | GVL | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 9→4 kt, ceiling 2,400 ft → 6,000 ft.
PATL weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Tatalina LRRS Airport in Takotna, 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 PATL 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 PATL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PATL reported mostly VFR across 31 observations, with 9 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 23 kt, the lowest ceiling was 1,800 ft. Wind most often came from the NE.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- PATL
- IATA
- TLJ
- FAA LID
- TLJ
- City
- Takotna
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 964 ft
- Coordinates
- 62.8944, -155.9770
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,820 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest PAMC
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Next sunset
- 18h 34m
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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 PATL
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, PATL reported VFR conditions during about 74.7% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 172 VFR flying days a year. May had the most VFR weather; October had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.8 kt, calm 28.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74.3 | 14.3 | 7.9 | 3.5 |
| Feb | 67.0 | 18.1 | 10.8 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 77.4 | 14.6 | 6.3 | 1.7 |
| Apr | 83.6 | 10.3 | 3.9 | 2.3 |
| May | 89.7 | 7.9 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Jun | 86.4 | 8.7 | 2.6 | 2.3 |
| Jul | 74.5 | 16.0 | 5.5 | 4.0 |
| Aug | 69.4 | 17.0 | 7.0 | 6.6 |
| Sep | 71.3 | 17.0 | 5.6 | 6.1 |
| Oct | 59.8 | 22.6 | 10.1 | 7.6 |
| Nov | 60.7 | 19.2 | 13.1 | 7.0 |
| Dec | 65.4 | 18.4 | 11.3 | 4.9 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.6 kt |
| Feb | 3.9 kt |
| Mar | 4.2 kt |
| Apr | 4.5 kt |
| May | 4.2 kt |
| Jun | 3.8 kt |
| Jul | 3.7 kt |
| Aug | 3.6 kt |
| Sep | 3.6 kt |
| Oct | 3.7 kt |
| Nov | 3.3 kt |
| Dec | 3.6 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
PATL airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Tatalina LRRS Airport in Takotna, 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 ↗
PATL weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at PATL?+
PATL has 2 runways: 17, 35; the longest is 3,820 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PATL report its own weather?+
Yes. Tatalina LRRS Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PATL have a TAF?+
No. PATL does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is PAMC, about 11 nm away.
Does PATL broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. PATL does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PATL from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the PATL airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Tatalina LRRS Airport (PATL) 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 Tatalina LRRS Airport (PATL)
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