Aleknagik Seaplane Base (Z33) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Aleknagik Seaplane Base in Aleknagik, AK, decoded from the nearest reporting station (PADL) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Aleknagik Seaplane Base (Z33) is a seaplane base in Aleknagik, AK. Z33 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from PADL, about 14 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (E, W) — longest 10,000 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for PADL. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from PADL, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station PADL, 14.2 nm away.
Wind from the south-southwest (210°) at 11 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, a few clouds at 5,000 ft, temperature 19°C (66°F), altimeter 29.86 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR PADL 290356Z 21011KT 10SM FEW050 19/11 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP112 T01890111
What changed at PADL (nearest station)?
Since the 0256Z (6:56 PM AKDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Wind direction moved from 180° to 210°.
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Current pilot readout for Z33
Based on the nearest station (PADL), Z33 is currently VFR with winds from 210° at 11 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway E, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 550 ft (field elevation 7 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 Z33. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EFAV | 10,000 ft | WATER | 10 kt tail | 5 kt left |
| W | 10,000 ft | WATER | 10 kt tail | 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 4→11 kt, ceiling 5,500 ft → unlimited.
Z33 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Aleknagik Seaplane Base in Aleknagik, 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 Z33 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 Z33
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station PADL reported mostly VFR across 23 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 4,700 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- E/W
- 100%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2329Z (3:29 PM AKDT)
TAF PADL 282329Z 2900/2924 18008KT P6SM SCT045 BKN060 FM290600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT150 FM291000 VRB02KT P6SM SCT010 FM291800 13006KT P6SM SCT150
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Seaplane base
- FAA LID
- Z33
- City
- Aleknagik
- State
- Alaska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 7 ft
- Coordinates
- 59.2740, -158.6240
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 10,000 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station PADL
- TAF
- Nearest PADL
- Time zone
- America/Anchorage
- Sunset in
- 2h 27m
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Nearby airports
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Z33 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at Z33?+
Z33 has 2 runways — E, W; the longest is 10,000 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for Z33 come from?+
Aleknagik Seaplane Base does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, PADL, about 14 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at Z33 can differ.
Does Z33 have a TAF?+
Yes — the PADL TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does Z33 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — Z33 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for Z33 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Aleknagik Seaplane Base (Z33)
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