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 from the west (280°) at 7 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 14°C (58°F), altimeter 29.77 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PAYA 290353Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP081 T01440106 TSNO $
What changed at PAYA?
Since the 0253Z (6:53 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0253Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for PAYA
PAYA is currently VFR with winds from 280° at 7 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 02, about 6 knots. Density altitude is approximately 150 ft (field elevation 33 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 PAYA. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29FAV | 7,732 ft | ASPH-G | 6 kt head | 4 kt left |
| 20 | 6,475 ft | CONC-F | 4 kt head | 6 kt right |
| 02 | 6,475 ft | CONC-F | 4 kt tail | 6 kt left |
| 11 | 7,732 ft | ASPH-G | 6 kt tail | 4 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 3→7 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 © 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.
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 VFR across 33 observations, with 11 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 17 kt, the lowest ceiling was 100 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 20
- 44%
- 29
- 22%
- 11
- 20%
- 02
- 14%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2337Z (3:37 PM AKDT)
TAF PAYA 282337Z 2900/2924 28005KT P6SM FEW025 FM290700 VRB04KT P6SM MIFG SCT002 FM291000 00000KT 1SM BCFG BKN001 FM291600 VRB05KT P6SM -RA BKN012 OVC030 FM292100 15005KT P6SM -SHRA BKN030 AMD NOT SKED
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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
- Sunset in
- 2h 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
3 airports25–50 NM
1 airportHistorical Flying Weather
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 2608 · 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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