Taku Lodge Seaplane Base (TKL) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Taku Lodge Seaplane Base in Taku Lodge, AK, decoded from the nearest reporting station (PAJN) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Taku Lodge Seaplane Base (TKL) is a seaplane base in Taku Lodge, AK. TKL has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from PAJN, about 22 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (NE, SW) — longest 5,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for PAJN. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from PAJN, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station PAJN, 21.5 nm away.
Wind from the east (080°) at 9 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, scattered clouds at 8,500 ft, broken clouds at 10,000 ft, broken clouds at 25,000 ft, temperature 15°C (59°F), altimeter 29.77 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR), ceiling 10,000 ft.
METAR PAJN 290453Z 08009KT 10SM SCT085 BKN100 BKN250 15/09 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP084 T01500089 $
What changed at PAJN (nearest station)?
Since the 0353Z (8:53 PM PDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0353Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for TKL
Based on the nearest station (PAJN), TKL is currently VFR with winds from 080° at 9 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and a 10,000 ft ceiling. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway NE, about 9 knots. Density altitude is approximately 200 ft (field elevation 0 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 TKL. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEFAV | 5,000 ft | WATER | 2 kt head | 9 kt right |
| SW | 5,000 ft | WATER | 2 kt head | 9 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→9 kt, ceiling 23,000 ft → 10,000 ft.
TKL weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Taku Lodge Seaplane Base in Taku Lodge, 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 TKL 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 TKL
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station PAJN reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 9,500 ft. Wind most often came from the E.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- NE/SW
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0523Z (10:23 PM PDT)
TAF PAJN 290523Z 2906/3006 08006KT P6SM BKN090 FM291200 10005KT 6SM -RA BKN030 OVC040 FM291500 13005KT 6SM -RA FEW008 BKN028 OVC035 FM292000 13006KT P6SM -SHRA SCT030 BKN050 FM292300 12008KT P6SM BKN050
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Seaplane base
- ICAO
- PTFK
- IATA
- TKL
- FAA LID
- TKL
- City
- Taku Lodge
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 0 ft
- Coordinates
- 58.4916, -133.9416
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station PAJN
- TAF
- Nearest PAJN
- Time zone
- America/Vancouver
- Next sunset
- 23h 53m
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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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RC flying fields nearby
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TKL weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at TKL?+
TKL has 2 runways — NE, SW; the longest is 5,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for TKL come from?+
Taku Lodge Seaplane Base does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, PAJN, about 22 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at TKL can differ.
Does TKL have a TAF?+
Yes — the PAJN TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does TKL broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — TKL does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for TKL from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Taku Lodge Seaplane Base (TKL)
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