Is PADQ VFR or IFR right now?

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

Which runway at PADQ has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 310° at 9 kt, runway 26 gives a 7 kt headwind and 6 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Kodiak Airport have?

Kodiak Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 7,534 ft (2,296 m). Field elevation is 78 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at PADQ?

ATIS 135.50 MHz, Tower 119.80 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at PADQ?

On 2026-09-29, sunrise is at 16:10 UTC and sunset at 03:49 UTC; civil twilight ends at 04:28 UTC.

Are there delays at PADQ right now?

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

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Kodiak Airport

Regional Airport · Kodiak, AK, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Kodiak Airport. It's 55°F with 52% humidity. Winds from 310° at 9 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOPADQIATAADQLOCALADQ

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

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

Elevation78ft24 m

Longest runway7,534ft2,296 m

Runways33 lighted

Coordinates57.75, -152.4957°45'00.0"N 152°29'38.4"W

ClassRegionalScheduled service

Current weather

8 min ago

55°F12.8°C · Dew 38°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

310° @ 9 kt

Visibility10+ sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity52%
Altimeter29.70 inHg
Pressure1005.8 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

Live

RAWMETAR PADQ 292053Z 31009KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP058 T01280033 53014 $

Decoded — plain language

Wind310° @ 9 kt

Visibility10+ sm

Temperature55°F / 12.8°C

Dew point38°F · 52% RH

Altimeter29.70 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 29 Sep 2026 20:53Z·Kodiak Arpt, AK, US·8 min ago

Forecast

TAF

Valid Tue 18:00Z – Wed 18:00Z

InitialTue 18:00Zuntil Wed 18:00Z
VFRWind290° @ 10 ktVis6+ smSkyClear
Now

RAWTAF PADQ 291733Z 2918/3018 29010KT P6SM SKC

Issued 29 Sep 2026 17:33Z·NOAA / NWS Aviation Weather Center

Runway winds

08/26

Headwind7 kt

Crosswind6 kt from R

★ Best

Tailwind7 kt

Crosswind6 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

Updated 21:01 UTC

What is the weather at Kodiak Airport (PADQ) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Kodiak Airport. It's 55°F with 52% humidity. Winds from 310° at 9 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 20:53 UTC)
Is PADQ VFR or IFR right now?: PADQ is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at PADQ has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 310° at 9 kt, runway 26 gives a 7 kt headwind and 6 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Kodiak Airport have?: Kodiak Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 7,534 ft (2,296 m). Field elevation is 78 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at PADQ?: ATIS 135.50 MHz, Tower 119.80 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at PADQ?: On 2026-09-29, sunrise is at 16:10 UTC and sunset at 03:49 UTC; civil twilight ends at 04:28 UTC.
Are there delays at PADQ right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at PADQ.

Runways

3 total

08/26◐ lit

7,534 ft2,296 × 150 ft · Asphalt

11/29◐ lit

5,400 ft1,646 × 150 ft · Asphalt

01/19◐ lit

5,010 ft1,527 × 150 ft · Asphalt

Radio frequencies

10 listed

ATIS135.50

Ground121.90

Tower119.80

CTAF119.80

UNICOM122.80UNICOM

Approach125.10ANCHORAGE CNTR

MISC117.10TWEB

Radio / FSS119.80KENAI RDO

RFSS122.20KENAI RDO

OPS156.80

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.