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PAKF/KFP METAR False Pass Airport

False Pass, AlaskaElevation 20 ftSmall airport
CURRENT STATUS
VFR50 min old
No ceiling, visibility 10 SM, gusts to 37 kt.
FLIGHT CATEGORY
VFR
ceiling & visibility
WIND
190@23
gust 37 kt
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
None
no BKN/OVC layer
DENSITY ALT
-988 ft
-1,008 ft vs field
CURRENT METAR

Decoded observation

Observed 2056Z (12:56 PM local) · 50 min old

PAKF is currently VFR. Winds are from the south at 23 knots gusting 37. Visibility is 10 statute miles. There is no ceiling. Main concerns: Wind gusting to 37 kt (gust spread 14 kt).

WIND
190° at 23 kt, gust 37
Gusts 14 kt above the steady wind.
VISIBILITY
10 statute miles
16.1 km, good.
CEILING & SKY
CLR
FEW and SCT layers are not ceilings.
TEMP / DEWPOINT
9°C / 3°C
48°F / 37°F. 6°C spread.
ALTIMETER
30.22 inHg
1023.4 hPa, above standard.
WEATHER & HAZARDS
GUST, WIND
Wind gusting to 37 kt (gust spread 14 kt).

Codes in this report: AUTO CLR RMK AO2

Hover or tap any group for a plain-English explanation.

REMARKS: DECODED
AO2
automated station with a precipitation discriminator (can tell rain from snow)
PK WND 20037/2052
peak wind 37 knots from 200 degrees at 20:52
SLP232
sea-level pressure 1023.2 hPa
T00890033
precise temperature 8.9°C, dew point 3.3°C
58012
3-hour pressure tendency: falling quickly (1.2 hPa change)
$
station needs maintenance
FAA: no delays reported at KFP.

Source: FAA System Operations (ASWS). Operational status only; verify with official FAA sources and NOTAMs.

SUGGESTED RISK · TRAINING USE

Suggested risk level: High

›Wind gusting to 37 kt (gust spread 14 kt).
›Sustained wind 23 kt.
›Large gust spread: 23 kt gusting 37 kt.
›No TAF available for this airport.

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.

FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

Current aviation conditions show flight category VFR, wind from 190° at 23 kt, gusting 37 kt, visibility 10 SM, ceiling none. Forecast suggests this afternoon mostly sunny, high near 46F, low near 44F, 6% chance of precipitation. Key risks: gusty winds.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Gusty windsMETAR
Winds gusting to 37 kt. Plan for the gust factor on approach and landing.
DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
This Afternoon Mostly Sunny 46/44 SW 22 kt – 6%
Monday Mostly Sunny 51/43 SW 17 kt – 23%
Tuesday Rain 51/44 S 17 kt 22 kt 97%
Wednesday Rain 50/40 W 13 kt – 87%
Thursday Light Rain 51/39 S 22 kt – 92%
Friday Light Rain 46/33 W 22 kt – 87%
Saturday Rain And Snow 42/33 W 17 kt – 86%

Source: National Weather Service (office ALU). Forecast issued 2146Z.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
Crosswind calculator
No runway layout is available for PAKF. Enter a runway number or heading to estimate wind components.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,100 ft

14/32
Dimensions
2,150 x 60 ft
Surface
Gravel
RWY 14
REILYes
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 32
REILYes
Traffic patternRight

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

FIELD CONDITIONS

Performance & density altitude

Density altitude
-988 ft
Pressure altitude
-280 ft
Field elevation
20 ft MSL
Temperature
9°C (48°F)
Dewpoint
3°C (37°F)
Altimeter
30.22 inHg

Density altitude estimates how the aircraft performs versus standard atmosphere. Higher density altitude reduces climb performance and increases takeoff distance.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
0331Z 7:31 PM
Sunrise
1744Z 9:44 AM
Loggable night
0409Z (8:09 PM local) → 1707Z (9:07 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0331Z (7:31 PM local) → 1744Z (9:44 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0431Z (8:31 PM local) → 1644Z (8:44 AM local)
1 hr after sunset to 1 hr before sunrise (61.57(b))

FAA definitions, shown in Zulu with airport-local time. Verify for your operation.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

False Pass Airport is in False Pass, Alaska. Field elevation 20 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerJEFF DOERNING
Manager phone907-532-5000
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAPAKF / KFP
SectionalCOLD BAY
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)COLD BAY
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates54.8475, -163.4072
Distance from city0 NM ESE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
CTAF122.900
FREQUENCIES

Communications

122.900
CTAF
CTAF

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRCRAFT ACTIVITY

Traffic patterns

Aircraft activity data is not available for this airport yet.

NEARBY AIRPORTS

Weather reference stations

Current flight category at nearby reporting stations.

PACD Cold Bay Airport
32 NM NE
VFR
PAVC King Cove Airport
42 NM NE
MVFR
PAOU Nelson Lagoon Airport
103 NM NE
VFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›MTUS TRRN NEAR RWY.
›FQT TURB & HIGH WINDS INVOF ARPT. BEARS & LRG BIRDS ALG BEACH ADJ TO RWY.
›PSBL SOFT & UNUSBL RWY SFC DURG SPRING & HVY RAIN. RWY COND UNMNT; RCMND VISUAL INSP BFR USE.
›WX CAMERA AVBL ON INTERNET AT HTTPS://WEATHERCAMS.FAA.GOV.
›CTN: VEHICLES USE RWY TO ACCESS BEACH.
›NO EDGE MKRS.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗PAKF on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does PAKF have a METAR?
Yes. PAKF has a current METAR observation, decoded into plain English on this page.
Does PAKF have a TAF?
When PAKF issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at PAKF?
PAKF sits at 20 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for PAKF?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.