VFR · Visual Flight Rules
Point Thomson Airstrip
General Aviation Airport · Deadhorse, AK, United States
Conditions are good for visual flight at Point Thomson Airstrip. It's 24°F (feels like 11°F) with 82% humidity. Winds from 090° at 14 kt. Skies are clear.
ICAOPAADIATA—LOCAL37AA
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC-10--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation56ft17 m
Longest runway5,000ft1,524 m
Runways11 lighted
Coordinates70.14, -146.2970°08'09.6"N 146°17'24.1"W
ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service
Current weather
24°F-4.2°C · Dew 20°FFeels like 11°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules
090° @ 14 kt
- Visibility10+ sm
- CeilingSky clear
- Humidity82%
- Altimeter29.69 inHg
- Pressure1005.5 hPa
- GustsNone
Runway winds
05★ Best
Headwind13 kt
Crosswind5 kt from R
23
Tailwind13 kt
Crosswind5 kt from L
Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.
Quick answers
- What is the weather at Point Thomson Airstrip (PAAD) right now?
- Conditions are good for visual flight at Point Thomson Airstrip. It's 24°F (feels like 11°F) with 82% humidity. Winds from 090° at 14 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 23:15 UTC)
- Is PAAD VFR or IFR right now?
- PAAD is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
- Which runway at PAAD has the best headwind right now?
- With the wind from 090° at 14 kt, runway 05 gives a 13 kt headwind and 5 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
- How many runways does Point Thomson Airstrip have?
- Point Thomson Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 5,000 ft (1,524 m). Field elevation is 56 ft.
- What time is sunrise and sunset at PAAD?
- On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 16:15 UTC and sunset at 02:52 UTC; civil twilight ends at 03:53 UTC.
- Are there delays at PAAD right now?
- The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at PAAD.
Runways
05/23◐ lit