VFR · Visual Flight Rules
Red Dog Airport
General Aviation Airport · Red Dog, AK, United States
Conditions are good for visual flight at Red Dog Airport. It's 32°F (feels like 21°F) with 64% humidity. Winds from 030° at 14 kt. Skies are clear.
ICAOPADGIATARDBLOCALDGG
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC-11--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation969ft295 m
Longest runway6,312ft1,924 m
Runways10 lighted
Coordinates68.03, -162.968°01'55.5"N 162°53'56.4"W
ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service
Current weather
32°F0°C · Dew 21°FFeels like 21°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules
030° @ 14 kt
- Visibility10+ sm
- CeilingSky clear
- Humidity64%
- Altimeter29.47 inHg
- Pressure998.1 hPa
- GustsNone
Runway winds
03★ Best
Headwind14 kt
Crosswind3 kt from L
21
Tailwind14 kt
Crosswind3 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
- What is the weather at Red Dog Airport (PADG) right now?
- Conditions are good for visual flight at Red Dog Airport. It's 32°F (feels like 21°F) with 64% humidity. Winds from 030° at 14 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 22:47 UTC)
- Is PADG VFR or IFR right now?
- PADG is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
- Which runway at PADG has the best headwind right now?
- With the wind from 030° at 14 kt, runway 03 gives a 14 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
- How many runways does Red Dog Airport have?
- Red Dog Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 6,312 ft (1,924 m). Field elevation is 969 ft.
- What time is sunrise and sunset at PADG?
- On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 17:17 UTC and sunset at 04:02 UTC; civil twilight ends at 04:58 UTC.
- Are there delays at PADG right now?
- The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at PADG.
Runways
03/21
Nearby navaids
Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point