Yakutat Airport (PAYA) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Yakutat Airport in Yakutat, AK, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Yakutat Airport (PAYA) is a regional airport serving Yakutat, AK at 33 ft. PAYA reports its own METAR and publishes a TAF, decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 4 runways (02, 11, 20, 29), longest 7,732 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 PAYA 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 calm, visibility 2 statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 8°C (46°F), altimeter 30.05 inHg. Conditions are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR).
SPECI PAYA 130944Z AUTO 00000KT 2SM BR CLR 08/08 A3005 RMK AO2 VIS 1V5 T00780078 TSNO $
What changed at PAYA?
Since the 0940Z (1:40 AM AKDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
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Current pilot readout for PAYA
PAYA is currently IFR with calm winds, visibility 2 statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately -1,000 ft (field elevation 33 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 PAYA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm: calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | 6,475 ft | CONC-F | - | - |
| 11 | 7,732 ft | ASPH-G | - | - |
| 20 | 6,475 ft | CONC-F | - | - |
| 29 | 7,732 ft | ASPH-G | - | - |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 0→0 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
PAYA weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Yakutat Airport in Yakutat, 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 PAYA 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 PAYA
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, PAYA reported a mix of conditions, most often marginal VFR across 56 observations, with 23 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → IFR
Most recent change: VFR → MVFR
- 20
- 32%
- 11
- 29%
- 02
- 23%
- 29
- 16%
TAF | Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0922Z (1:22 AM AKDT)
TAF PAYA 130922Z 1309/1406 00000KT 1SM BR SKC TEMPO 1309/1312 3SM BR OVC030 FM131800 VRB04KT P6SM SCT002 BKN030 AMD LTD TO CLD VIS AND WIND
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- PAYA
- IATA
- YAK
- FAA LID
- YAK
- City
- Yakutat
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 33 ft
- Coordinates
- 59.5087, -139.6604
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 7,732 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Published
- Time zone
- America/Yakutat
- Next sunset
- 18h 0m
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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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1 airportHistorical Flying Weather at PAYA
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, PAYA reported VFR conditions during about 56.6% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 129 VFR flying days a year. November had the most VFR weather; July had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 4.4 kt, calm 30.6% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54.0 | 25.6 | 14.7 | 5.7 |
| Feb | 60.0 | 21.4 | 12.7 | 6.0 |
| Mar | 65.3 | 18.6 | 11.0 | 5.2 |
| Apr | 61.8 | 26.9 | 8.1 | 3.2 |
| May | 56.7 | 30.8 | 8.8 | 3.7 |
| Jun | 55.6 | 29.0 | 11.5 | 3.9 |
| Jul | 46.0 | 30.7 | 17.0 | 6.3 |
| Aug | 46.9 | 25.8 | 18.4 | 8.9 |
| Sep | 57.6 | 24.0 | 13.0 | 5.4 |
| Oct | 65.2 | 24.9 | 8.1 | 1.8 |
| Nov | 65.5 | 24.0 | 7.8 | 2.7 |
| Dec | 58.6 | 26.2 | 11.1 | 4.1 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 4.8 kt |
| Feb | 4.3 kt |
| Mar | 4.6 kt |
| Apr | 4.3 kt |
| May | 4.6 kt |
| Jun | 4.1 kt |
| Jul | 3.7 kt |
| Aug | 3.6 kt |
| Sep | 4.2 kt |
| Oct | 4.4 kt |
| Nov | 4.9 kt |
| Dec | 5.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations: not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
PAYA airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Yakutat Airport in Yakutat, AK shows the runway and taxiway layout across 4 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 ↗
PAYA weather: frequently asked
What runways are available at PAYA?+
PAYA has 4 runways: 02, 11, 20, 29; the longest is 7,732 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does PAYA report its own weather?+
Yes. Yakutat Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does PAYA have a TAF?+
Yes. The TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does PAYA broadcast D-ATIS?+
No. PAYA does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for PAYA from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the PAYA airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Yakutat Airport (PAYA) 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 Yakutat Airport (PAYA)
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