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 west-southwest (240°) at 6 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 6,000 ft, a few clouds at 12,000 ft, scattered clouds at 30,000 ft, temperature 17°C (62°F), altimeter 29.82 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PAVD 290156Z 24006KT 10SM FEW060 FEW120 SCT300 17/11 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP096 T01670111 $
What changed at PAVD?
Since the 0056Z (4:56 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0056Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for PAVD
PAVD is currently VFR with winds from 240° at 6 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 06, about 2 knots. Density altitude is approximately 500 ft (field elevation 121 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 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 | 6 kt head | 2 kt left |
| 06 | 6,500 ft | ASP | 6 kt tail | 2 kt right |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 13→6 kt, ceiling 6,000 ft → unlimited.
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 © 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 PAVD
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ENA UA /OV GKN237055 /TM 2140 /FL040 /TP C180 /WX FV99SM /WV 33015KT /TB LGT /RM SCT LAYER ABOVE 040 BKN LAYER TO THE WEST 070 AKFSS
ENA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV GKN237055Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2140Reported at 21:40 UTC.FL040Altitude: 4,000 ft MSL.TP C180Aircraft type reporting.WX FV99SMWeather and flight visibility observed.WV 33015KTWind (direction/speed) or wind-shear remarks.TB LGTTurbulence: light.RM SCT LAYER ABOVE 040 BKN L…Remarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at PAVD
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PAVD reported mostly VFR across 24 observations, with 4 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 2,100 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 24
- 84%
- 06
- 16%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2346Z (3:46 PM AKDT)
TAF PAVD 282346Z 2900/2924 VRB03KT P6SM SCT200
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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
- 4h 30m
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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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Historical Flying Weather
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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