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US-12647/FWL Weather Farewell Airport

Farewell, AlaskaElevation 1,535 ftSmall airport
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE
Nearest report: PAFS · 33 NM NW · 18 min old
Ceiling 1,300 ft, visibility 10 SM.
No on-field report, so no field flight category. Conditions at the field may differ.
OFF-FIELD REFERENCE · PAFS
WIND
220@9
steady
VISIBILITY
10 SM
16.1 km
CEILING
1,300 ft
lowest BKN/OVC
FORECAST & PILOT NOTES · SUPPLEMENTAL

Extended forecast and pilot notes

No aviation METAR is published for this airport. The nearest National Weather Service station reports wind calm, visibility 2 SM, temperature -2C. This observation is older than usual, so treat it with extra caution. Treat this as supplemental, not an aviation observation. Forecast suggests this afternoon partly sunny, high near 39F, low near 32F, 91% chance of precipitation. Key risks: strong winds in the forecast.

PILOT WEATHER NOTES
Strong winds in the forecastWeather.gov
Monday: winds up to 35 kt. Re-check crosswind components closer to departure.
DayConditionsTemp FWindGustsPrecipPilot note
This Afternoon Partly Sunny 39/32 SW 4 kt – 91%
Monday Rain And Snow 40/32 S 13 kt 35 kt 92% Strong winds in the forecast
Tuesday Mostly Sunny 40/28 S 4 kt – 8%
Wednesday Rain And Snow Likely 38/30 SE 17 kt – 69%
Thursday Rain And Snow Likely 38/33 SE 17 kt – 66%
Friday Rain And Snow Likely 38/28 S 9 kt – 66%
Saturday Chance Light Snow 34/25 S 9 kt – 33%

Source: National Weather Service (office AFG). Forecast issued 2218Z.

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RUNWAYS & WIND
1 runway
NESW0826
WIND
No on-field weather data
No reporting weather station on the field, so wind components cannot be computed. See nearby stations below.
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 4,600 ft

08/26
Dimensions
4,600 x 30 ft
Surface
Gravel
RWY 08105°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 26285°T
Traffic patternLeft

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

FIELD CONDITIONS

Field elevation

Field elevation
1,535 ft MSL

Density and pressure altitude need a current temperature and altimeter from the METAR.

DAYLIGHT & NIGHT

Sun & logging windows

Sunset
0228Z 6:28 PM
Sunrise
1732Z 9:32 AM
Loggable night
0316Z (7:16 PM local) → 1644Z (8:44 AM local)
end of evening to start of morning civil twilight
Position lights required
0228Z (6:28 PM local) → 1732Z (9:32 AM local)
sunset to sunrise (91.209)
Night passenger currency
0328Z (7:28 PM local) → 1632Z (8:32 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

Farewell Airport is in Farewell, Alaska. Field elevation 1,535 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerUS GOV FAA, SW AK SSC
Manager phone907-271-3201
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAFWL
SectionalMC GRATH
Center (ARTCC)ANCHORAGE
Flight service (AFSS)KENAI
RegionAlaska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates62.5093, -153.8923
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

US-12647 has no on-field report. Nearest reporting station: PAFS (33 NM NW, MVFR).

PAFS Nikolai Airport
33 NM NW
MVFR
PAMC McGrath Airport
54 NM NW
MVFR
PATL Tatalina LRRS Airport
62 NM NW
MVFR
PAMH Minchumina Airport
93 NM NE
MVFR
PASV Sparrevohn LRRS Airport
97 NM SW
IFR
PASL Sleetmute Airport
104 NM SW
MVFR
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›GRAVEL SFC MAY BE SOFT AND UNUSBL. NO SNOW REMOVAL.
›RWY 08/26 NOT MAINTAINED. RWY COND NOT MONITORED. RECOMMEND VISUAL INSPECTION PRIOR TO USE.
›LARGE ROCK ON RWY, MID FLD.
›2-5 INCH ROCKS ON RWY AND SOME RUTS UP TO 6 IN. BRUSH 3-7 FT TALL ALONG SIDES OF RWY.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗US-12647 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does US-12647 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for US-12647. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does US-12647 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for US-12647. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at US-12647?
US-12647 sits at 1,535 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for US-12647?
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.