Valdez Pioneer Field (PAVD) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Valdez Pioneer Field in Valdez, AK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Valdez Pioneer Field (PAVD) is a regional airport serving Valdez, AK at 121 ft. PAVD reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 2 runways (06, 24), longest 6,500 ft, are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. Automated weather is broadcast on 118.8. Track PAVD 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 4 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 20,000 ft, broken clouds at 30,000 ft, temperature 16°C (60°F), altimeter 30.12 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 30,000 ft.
METAR PAVD 122356Z 22004KT 10SM SCT200 BKN300 16/07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP196 T01560067 10156 20094 58013 $
Current pilot readout for PAVD
PAVD is currently VFR with winds from 220° at 4 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 30,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 06, about 3 knots. Density altitude is approximately -50 ft (field elevation 121 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 PAVD. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24FAV | 6,500 ft | ASP | 3 kt head | 3 kt left |
| 06 | 6,500 ft | ASP | 3 kt tail | 3 kt right |
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PAVD weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Valdez Pioneer Field in Valdez, 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 PAVD 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 PAVD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
History is still being collected. Check back in a few days.
Most recent change: LIFR → VFR
- 06
- 56%
- 24
- 44%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2340Z (3:40 PM AKDT)
TAF PAVD 122340Z 1300/1324 VRB04KT P6SM FEW070 BKN150
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- PAVD
- IATA
- VDZ
- FAA LID
- VDZ
- City
- Valdez
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 121 ft
- Coordinates
- 61.1327, -146.2466
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 6,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- AWOS/ASOS
- 118.8 MHz
- CTAF
- 122.9 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Sunset in
- 3h 26m
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Nearby airports
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Historical Flying Weather at PAVD
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, PAVD reported VFR conditions during about 78.8% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 241 VFR flying days a year. October had the most VFR weather; August had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 3.2 kt, calm 45.8% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71.2 | 14.0 | 8.6 | 6.3 |
| Feb | 75.0 | 11.4 | 8.4 | 5.3 |
| Mar | 79.9 | 9.4 | 6.5 | 4.2 |
| Apr | 79.1 | 13.0 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| May | 82.1 | 15.0 | 1.8 | 1.1 |
| Jun | 79.8 | 16.0 | 2.5 | 1.7 |
| Jul | 71.8 | 20.2 | 4.8 | 3.1 |
| Aug | 70.0 | 17.4 | 6.8 | 5.8 |
| Sep | 81.1 | 11.9 | 3.6 | 3.5 |
| Oct | 83.9 | 11.2 | 2.5 | 2.3 |
| Nov | 79.3 | 12.0 | 5.5 | 3.1 |
| Dec | 74.4 | 12.7 | 8.4 | 4.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 3.1 kt |
| Feb | 3.2 kt |
| Mar | 3.9 kt |
| Apr | 2.8 kt |
| May | 3.9 kt |
| Jun | 4.1 kt |
| Jul | 3.3 kt |
| Aug | 2.5 kt |
| Sep | 2.1 kt |
| Oct | 2.5 kt |
| Nov | 4.0 kt |
| Dec | 3.2 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
PAVD weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at PAVD?+
PAVD has 2 runways: 06, 24; the longest is 6,500 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PAVD report its own weather?+
Yes. Valdez Pioneer Field has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PAVD have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does PAVD broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. PAVD does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PAVD from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Valdez Pioneer Field (PAVD)
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