Is PAAK VFR or IFR right now?

PAAK is currently reporting IFR (Instrument Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at PAAK has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 280° at 16 kt, runway 34 gives a 7 kt headwind and 15 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Atka Airport have?

Atka Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,500 ft (1,372 m). Field elevation is 57 ft.

What time is sunrise and sunset at PAAK?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 17:44 UTC and sunset at 05:06 UTC; civil twilight ends at 05:40 UTC.

Are there delays at PAAK right now?

The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at PAAK.

IFR · Instrument Flight Rules

Atka Airport

General Aviation Airport · Atka, AK, United States

Instrument conditions — low visibility or ceiling at Atka Airport. It's 49°F (feels like 43°F) with 93% humidity. Winds from 280° at 16 kt, gusting 23 kt. Cloud ceiling 800 ft.

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Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-12--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation57ft17 m

Longest runway4,500ft1,372 m

Runways11 lighted

Coordinates52.22, -174.2152°13'13.1"N 174°12'21.6"W

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

30 min ago

49°F9.4°C · Dew 47°FFeels like 43°FIFR — Instrument Flight Rules

280° @ 16 G23 kt

Visibility10+ sm
Ceiling800 ft AGL
Humidity93%
Altimeter29.42 inHg
Pressure996.4 hPa
Gusts23 kt

Broken 800′Overcast 1,600′

METAR observation

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METAR PAAK 042256Z AUTO 28016G23KT 10SM BKN008 OVC016 09/08 A2942 RMK AO2 PK WND 27032/2208 RAB32E45 CIG 006V011 SLP962 T00940083 TSNO PNO $

Decoded — plain language

Wind280° @ 16 G23 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature49°F / 9.4°C

Dew point47°F · 93% RH

Altimeter29.42 inHg

Ceiling800 ft AGL

Flight categoryIFR — Instrument Flight Rules

SkyBroken 800′, Overcast 1,600′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:56Z·Atka Arpt, AK, US·30 min ago

Runway winds

16/34

Headwind7 kt

Crosswind15 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind7 kt

Crosswind15 kt from R

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

Updated 23:26 UTC

What is the weather at Atka Airport (PAAK) right now?: Instrument conditions — low visibility or ceiling at Atka Airport. It's 49°F (feels like 43°F) with 93% humidity. Winds from 280° at 16 kt, gusting 23 kt. Cloud ceiling 800 ft. (observed 22:56 UTC)
Is PAAK VFR or IFR right now?: PAAK is currently reporting IFR (Instrument Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at PAAK has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 280° at 16 kt, runway 34 gives a 7 kt headwind and 15 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Atka Airport have?: Atka Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,500 ft (1,372 m). Field elevation is 57 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at PAAK?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 17:44 UTC and sunset at 05:06 UTC; civil twilight ends at 05:40 UTC.
Are there delays at PAAK right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at PAAK.