Central Airport
Decoded observation
PACE is currently VFR. Winds are from the southwest at 9 knots. Visibility is 10 statute miles. The ceiling is 3,300 feet AGL.
Source: FAA System Operations (ASWS). Operational status only; verify with official FAA sources and NOTAMs.
Suggested risk level: Low
A suggested risk level for training and situational awareness only, not a go/no-go authority. Verify with official sources and apply your personal minimums.
Extended forecast and pilot notes
Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 230° at 9 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling 3,300 ft. Forecast suggests thursday mostly sunny then scattered rain showers, high near 57F, low near 46F, 47% chance of precipitation. Key risks: strong winds in the forecast. Note: the NWS forecast for now reads "Scattered Rain Showers" but the current METAR shows none of it; the observation and forecast differ, so trust the METAR for current conditions.
| Day | Conditions | Temp F | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Pilot note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | Mostly Sunny then Scattered Rain Showers | 57/46 | W 9 kt | 22 kt | 47% | |
| Friday | Scattered Rain Showers | 61/48 | SW 13 kt | 30 kt | 47% | Strong winds in the forecast |
| Saturday | Scattered Rain Showers | 59/41 | SW 13 kt | – | 45% | |
| Sunday | Scattered Rain Showers | 56/38 | SW 13 kt | – | 29% | |
| Monday | Isolated Rain Showers | 54/37 | SW 4 kt | – | 27% | |
| Tuesday | Scattered Rain Showers | 55/41 | SW 4 kt | – | 28% | |
| Wednesday | Chance Rain Showers | 55 | SW 13 kt | – | 28% |
Note: the NWS forecast for now reads "Scattered Rain Showers" but the current METAR shows none of it; the observation and forecast differ, so trust the METAR for current conditions.
Source: National Weather Service (office AFG). Forecast issued 0827Z.
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Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
Performance & density altitude
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Sun & logging windows
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Facility & services
Central Airport is in Central, Alaska. Field elevation 937 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
Communications
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Traffic patterns
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