Is PACI VFR or IFR right now?

PACI is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at PACI has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 010° at 11 kt, runway 04 gives a 8 kt headwind and 8 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Chalkyitsik Airport have?

Chalkyitsik Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,000 ft (1,219 m). Field elevation is 544 ft.

What time is sunrise and sunset at PACI?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 15:58 UTC and sunset at 02:48 UTC; civil twilight ends at 03:41 UTC.

Are there delays at PACI right now?

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

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Chalkyitsik Airport

General Aviation Airport · Chalkyitsik, AK, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Chalkyitsik Airport. It's 32°F (feels like 23°F) with 69% humidity. Winds from 010° at 11 kt. Cloud ceiling 9,000 ft.

ICAOPACIIATACIKLOCALCIK

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

Local · UTC-10--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation544ft166 m

Longest runway4,000ft1,219 m

Runways11 lighted

Coordinates66.64, -143.7466°38'42.0"N 143°44'24.0"W

ClassGeneral AviationScheduled service

Current weather

28 min ago

32°F0°C · Dew 23°FFeels like 23°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

010° @ 11 kt

Visibility10+ sm
Ceiling9,000 ft AGL
Humidity69%
Altimeter29.46 inHg
Pressure997.7 hPa
GustsNone

Overcast 9,000′

METAR observation

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RAWMETAR PACI 042155Z AUTO 01011KT 10SM OVC090 00/M05 A2946 RMK AO2 SLP948 T00001050

Decoded — plain language

Wind010° @ 11 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature32°F / 0°C

Dew point23°F · 69% RH

Altimeter29.46 inHg

Ceiling9,000 ft AGL

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyOvercast 9,000′

Observed 04 Oct 2026 21:55Z·Chalkyitsik, AK, US·28 min ago

Runway winds

04/22

Headwind8 kt

Crosswind8 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind8 kt

Crosswind8 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 22:23 UTC

What is the weather at Chalkyitsik Airport (PACI) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Chalkyitsik Airport. It's 32°F (feels like 23°F) with 69% humidity. Winds from 010° at 11 kt. Cloud ceiling 9,000 ft. (observed 21:55 UTC)
Is PACI VFR or IFR right now?: PACI is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at PACI has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 010° at 11 kt, runway 04 gives a 8 kt headwind and 8 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Chalkyitsik Airport have?: Chalkyitsik Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,000 ft (1,219 m). Field elevation is 544 ft.
What time is sunrise and sunset at PACI?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 15:58 UTC and sunset at 02:48 UTC; civil twilight ends at 03:41 UTC.
Are there delays at PACI right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at PACI.