Tuntutuliak Seaplane Base (Z20) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Tuntutuliak Seaplane Base in Tuntutuliak, AK, decoded from the nearest reporting station (PABE) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Tuntutuliak Seaplane Base (Z20) is a seaplane base in Tuntutuliak, AK. Z20 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from PABE, about 36 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 4 runways (NE, NW, SE, SW) — longest 2,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for PABE. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from PABE, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station PABE, 35.9 nm away.
Wind from the west-northwest (290°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.90 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PABE 290553Z 29005KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP131 T01890061 10200 20183 54000 $
What changed at PABE (nearest station)?
Since the 0453Z (8:53 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0453Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for Z20
Based on the nearest station (PABE), Z20 is currently VFR with winds from 290° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway NE, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 500 ft (field elevation 15 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 Z20. 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 | 2,000 ft | WATER | 2 kt head | 5 kt left |
| NW | 2,000 ft | WATER | 2 kt head | 5 kt left |
| SE | 2,000 ft | WATER | 2 kt head | 5 kt left |
| SW | 2,000 ft | WATER | 2 kt head | 5 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 9→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
Z20 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Tuntutuliak Seaplane Base in Tuntutuliak, 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 Z20 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 Z20
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station PABE reported mostly VFR across 25 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 22 kt. Wind most often came from the N.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- NE/NW/SE/SW
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 0524Z (9:24 PM AKDT)
TAF PABE 290524Z 2906/3006 34006KT P6SM SKC FM291400 32006KT P6SM SCT010 FM291800 31007KT P6SM SKC
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Seaplane base
- FAA LID
- Z20
- City
- Tuntutuliak
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 15 ft
- Coordinates
- 60.3415, -162.6660
- Runways
- 4
- Longest runway
- 2,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station PABE
- TAF
- Nearest PABE
- Time zone
- America/Nome
- Sunset in
- 1h 26m
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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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50–100 NM
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Z20 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at Z20?+
Z20 has 4 runways — NE, NW, SE, SW; the longest is 2,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for Z20 come from?+
Tuntutuliak Seaplane Base does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, PABE, about 36 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at Z20 can differ.
Does Z20 have a TAF?+
Yes — the PABE TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does Z20 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — Z20 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for Z20 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Tuntutuliak Seaplane Base (Z20)
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